The crowds kind of overwhelmed me last time I was there, but there’s certainly a lot to like in terms of resources, culture, etc. No way would I be able to afford it, though.
Kinda controversial opinion, but I found living in NYC to be cheaper than living in most of America, because you don’t need a car… no car payment, no gas, no insurance goes a long way.
I get the feeling that when most people talk about sky-high housing costs in NYC, they’re not particularly talking about Manhattan, but what do I know.
You can get studio apartments in the Bronx for cheaper than most cities in the USA. People don’t believe me, but NYC is way cheaper than Seattle or SF in terms of housing & groceries
It’s true that rent is often more expensive in NYC compared to other cities, but lots of other stuff is a lot cheaper, especially if you know where to look. Plus, you don’t have to own a car and pay for gas and insurance and stuff like that. So that’s a big cost savings right there.
I’m paying well under $1K for a single bedroom in a pretty nice area, in a major Midwestern city. Public transport is literally at my doorstep. What might the equivalent cost be in a non-Manhattan NYC area?
Probably twice that, but you’d also be in New York City. Which means your job would probably pay a lot more. But maybe not.
If that major Midwestern city happens to be, say, Minneapolis or Chicago, I might consider staying put. Minneapolis is a pretty cool city. and so is Chicago, although, personally, I’d take NYC over Chicago.
But the value in living in NYC is the city itself. You’re very rarely at home, because you’re out and about enjoying the city, taking advantage of so much of what it has to offer, most of which is free or cheap. And there are so many people to enjoy it with! Another major benefit about NYC is the sense of community with the people who live there. Contrary to popular belief, New Yorkers are pretty nice people. ( for the most part)
Yeah I’m middle-aged and significantly disabled, so it was always just a theoretical. Not that I’m not jealous of everything NYC has to offer. This direct area could certainly use more interesting stores and a good pizza-by-the slice shop!
You’d be surprised at how incredibly accommodating NYC could be to a disabled person. Visiting there and everything you see in here on TV movies is extremely full of misinformation. Absolutely living there is an entirely different experience.
New York fucking city. There’s no goddamn place like it.
I’ve lived here most of my life, and I would never live anywhere else.
New York is life New York is love
The crowds kind of overwhelmed me last time I was there, but there’s certainly a lot to like in terms of resources, culture, etc. No way would I be able to afford it, though.
Kinda controversial opinion, but I found living in NYC to be cheaper than living in most of America, because you don’t need a car… no car payment, no gas, no insurance goes a long way.
There is lots of ways to live cheap in the city, especially if you don’t live in Manhattan, which most people in NYC don’t
I get the feeling that when most people talk about sky-high housing costs in NYC, they’re not particularly talking about Manhattan, but what do I know.
You can get studio apartments in the Bronx for cheaper than most cities in the USA. People don’t believe me, but NYC is way cheaper than Seattle or SF in terms of housing & groceries
It’s true that rent is often more expensive in NYC compared to other cities, but lots of other stuff is a lot cheaper, especially if you know where to look. Plus, you don’t have to own a car and pay for gas and insurance and stuff like that. So that’s a big cost savings right there.
I’m paying well under $1K for a single bedroom in a pretty nice area, in a major Midwestern city. Public transport is literally at my doorstep. What might the equivalent cost be in a non-Manhattan NYC area?
Probably twice that, but you’d also be in New York City. Which means your job would probably pay a lot more. But maybe not.
If that major Midwestern city happens to be, say, Minneapolis or Chicago, I might consider staying put. Minneapolis is a pretty cool city. and so is Chicago, although, personally, I’d take NYC over Chicago.
But the value in living in NYC is the city itself. You’re very rarely at home, because you’re out and about enjoying the city, taking advantage of so much of what it has to offer, most of which is free or cheap. And there are so many people to enjoy it with! Another major benefit about NYC is the sense of community with the people who live there. Contrary to popular belief, New Yorkers are pretty nice people. ( for the most part)
Yeah I’m middle-aged and significantly disabled, so it was always just a theoretical. Not that I’m not jealous of everything NYC has to offer. This direct area could certainly use more interesting stores and a good pizza-by-the slice shop!
Thanks for the replies, and have a good 'un!
You’d be surprised at how incredibly accommodating NYC could be to a disabled person. Visiting there and everything you see in here on TV movies is extremely full of misinformation. Absolutely living there is an entirely different experience.