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Note that only one out of six New York City residents lives in Manhattan. Also note that there are neighborhoods in Queens that are much closer to midtown Manhattan, and neighborhoods in Brooklyn that are closer to downtown Manhattan, than some neighborhoods that are on Manhattan Island itself. Do not feel bound to live in Manhattan simply because you have heard of it.
work with what you have. you're not going to live well, basement apt, etc..
but you'll make it
if you're ok w/that..cool
What would you define as "well" in Manhattan? If you're making around $135k, I'm guessing your take home monthly income would be around $6,200? Say you're subtracting $2,200 (rent for 1bd) + $1,000 (food + utilities). Is $3,000 too low of an amount for?
I mean, would it be a paycheck-to-paycheck kind of life?
Note that only one out of six New York City residents lives in Manhattan. Also note that there are neighborhoods in Queens that are much closer to midtown Manhattan, and neighborhoods in Brooklyn that are closer to downtown Manhattan, than some neighborhoods that are on Manhattan Island itself. Do not feel bound to live in Manhattan simply because you have heard of it.
I've heard that from several folks. One mistake I did when I visited last summer is that I only stayed in Manhattan...I didn't venture out to other boroughs. I'm guessing for someone working in FiDi, Brooklyn is probably 1 or 2 subway stops away from work, right?
work with what you have. you're not going to live well, basement apt, etc..
but you'll make it
if you're ok w/that..cool
This is the dumbest post on the thread.
135k a year and your NOT going to live well?
"But you'll make it".
I dunno what your idea of 'living well' is, but it 100% can be done on 135 grand a year in Manhattan.
You can live very well anywhere in the country with 135k. PERIOD. If you can't you're an idiot.
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