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In response to "NYC cost of living question" by Dano

If you don't live in Manhattan it's very doable. If you want to live in the city then it'll be tough.

Posted by Krusty (aka Krustylu) Jun 30 '13, 09:29

$50k in Brooklyn or Queens is more than enough to be happy and have a good life here. Of course, it'll depend on where you want to live and what size apartment you'd want. If you go with a one bedroom in Brooklyn or Queens you'll easily live on $50k.

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And for Columbia area, the Bronx might also be a consideration - ty97 Jun 30, 09:30 8
- Interesting article. -- nm - Krusty Jun 30, 09:38
- The Bronx is a bit cheaper than Queens but the better parts are further into the Bronx. I know the South Bronx is making a comeback but there's still - Krusty Jun 30, 09:34
- or south Westchester Co., like Yonkers etc. -- nm - charlie Jun 30, 09:32 5
  - That's probably a necessity if he wants to have a car. Dano, all of this city advice generally presumes 'no car' -- nm - ty97 Jun 30, 09:34 1
    - Yup. -- nm - Krusty Jun 30, 09:35
  - DUMBO -- nm - budice Jun 30, 09:33 2
    - Not cheap. And a hell of a train ride from Columbia -- nm - ty97 Jun 30, 09:34 1
      - Right. Inwood would be a great area to look. Very affordable. -- nm - Krusty Jun 30, 09:35

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If you don't live in Manhattan it's very doable. If you want to live in the city then it'll be tough.

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