on/with/by my measly salary

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Mnemon

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a. I can't afford to buy a car on my measly salary.
b. I can't afford to buy a car with my measly salary.
c. I can't afford to buy a car by my measly salary.

Hi.
Do they all work for you?
 
I like B the most.
 
In assessing the preference of the estimable @Glizdka for b), keep in mind that he is not a native speaker. I concur with Skrej and Rover: a) is best.
 
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