How do you afford to live in NYC?? — Page 2

@ SuttonRoss: That is YOUR experience but don't try to pass it off as if it's the norm, because it's not, because that is how your post "reads".

For the record I never once said I thought that someone would get paid the same amount for the same job here as in Arkansas. So I have no idea where you're pulling that out from.

I can take many guesses but I want to keep it nice. It is Christmas after all.

Roommates and converted/flex rooms. Since I moved to NYC, I've always lived in apartments with a converted room. Essentially, a wall is put up in the living room, creating an extra bedroom. It's a great way to lower the rent. I've also known people who lived with a couple. Sometimes, the couple will pay more, and you less.

Just to make a 'slight' detour from the topic.
I learnt all about the word 'priorities' when I had a very glamorous French boyfriend who lived in a 5th floor walk up in Paris that resembled a cupboard,BUT,hanging from all the overhead pipes were the latest designer clothes.He and his friends lived their life on the streets,looking sensational,knowing they would never own a house or even a car,so their priorirty was to look good,be seen,eat out and maximise every moment they were not working.No matter where it migth be Paris New York Rome,prioritise what is really important to you NOW,and find a way to do it--we only have one shot at this life anyway.Happy 2014 wherever you end up.

Get used to rolling quarters, dimes and nicles as well. Some months I used to need them to make it through.

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On the positive side, you don't need a car if you live here, so that's a huge savings right there.

tinysmagic, I am ALL ABOUT Jack's World! I mean, $7 WonderBras! Sign me up.

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Do you mean tax deferred IRA? You can set that up yourself if you want, but your pension is your retirement fund. I'm on my teacher's pension and it isn't all that bad.

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