because DC is very expensive, at least in the kind of neighborhoods he'd feel comfortable living in (the white ones). He doesn't understand the concept of scaling down to live close to work or facing an hour + commute ifi his ego requires something larger than a small condo with a kitchenette.

You want to maintain that southern standard of living, Mike? Resign and go back to the south.

Congressional Salaries and Allowances: In Brief
https://www.congress.gov/crs-product/RL30064

Table 1. Members and House Staff Maximum Salaries in 2025

Speaker of the House $223,500 per annum

Majority and Minority Leaders $193,400 per annum

All other Representatives (including Delegates and Resident Commissioner From Puerto Rico)
$174,000 per annum

but she said it so much better.

All those blue suits and red ties get expensive, I'm sure.