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living in NYC 2025 is it worth the cost
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hey everyone if you're considering
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moving to New York City in 2025 you
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might be asking yourself is it worth the
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cost with Skyhigh rents expensive
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groceries and transportation costs it's
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essential to know what you're getting
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into let's break it down and compare it
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to other major US cities first up
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housing renting a 1bedroom apartment in
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NYC now costs an average of
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$3,500 per month compare that to Los
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Angeles where you'll spend around
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$2,500 or Chicago which is roughly
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$1,800 even San Francisco famous for its
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high rents averages slightly lower at
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$3,300 so New York Takes the Cake when
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it comes to pricey pads next let's talk
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about groceries in NYC expect to spend
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about $500 per month on groceries in
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contrast in cities like Dallas or
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Atlanta you might spend closer to $300
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that's a significant difference for the
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same shopping cart of goods now
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Transportation the good news is NYC has
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one of the best public transportation
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systems in the world for a monthly metro
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$127 compare that to owning a car in Los
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Angeles with gas insurance and parking
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you're looking at over $300 monthly but
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remember NYC also has Uber and those
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iconic Yellow Cabs which can add up
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quickly if you're not careful dining out
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is next want to grab a a meal in NYC
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expect to pay around $20 for a mid-range
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restaurant in Miami that same meal might
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cost you just $15 a night out in New
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York can definitely hit your wallet
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harder than in other cities
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entertainment is another Factor Broadway
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shows concerts and events in NYC are
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unparalleled but they come with a hefty
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price tag tickets can range from $50 to
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$400 depending on what you're seeing
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other cities have their own
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entertainment options but NYC is in a
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league of its own and you'll pay for it
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so is it worth it if you crave the
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energy opportunities and culture that
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only New York City can offer it might
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just be worth every penny but if you're
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looking for more affordability there are
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plenty of other fantastic cities across
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the US ultimately it comes down to your
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personal priorities and what you're
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willing to spend for the experience of
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living in the Big Apple thanks for
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