Quiz on Cost of Living in New York

How Money Are You: New York Living

February 10, 2009

New York City is notorious for being the most expensive place to live in the US. Just visiting the city makes it clear that most things cost more, but it doesn't offer a real indication of how much residents spend to live in the Big Apple. How much do you know about New York living? Take the quiz!

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diamondmercy 3 years 1 week

Wow...I can't believe I got all three! LOL

Kazagirl 4 years 13 weeks

Living in NYC is my absolute dream. I was planning on moving to Brooklyn this summer but I might wait another year or so. I am just finishing college and I don't have the money or a job to be able to survive.

xindianshortiex 4 years 13 weeks

i surprisingly pay less than the average living in the upper east sidebut i do agree that the 2nd and 3rd questions were kind of vague

xindianshortiex 4 years 13 weeks

i surprisingly pay less than the average living in the upper east side but i do agree that the 2nd and 3rd questions were kind of vague

reallysparkle 4 years 13 weeks

That's just crazy...

reallysparkle 4 years 13 weeks

That's just crazy...

angelina_k 4 years 13 weeks

im rich everyone i have lots of money, whats a recession? i love spending money on my dog poopie i buy her diamond lined clothes arent i wonderful, i love myself ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh

sandy82 4 years 14 weeks

I live in Manhattan...and yeah the real estate prices really stink here. bengalspice, manhattan is the most expensive urban area. sunshine23, look at craigslist and try to rent a room or split the apt with friends. don't use a broker with fees.

sandy82 4 years 14 weeks

sunshine23 4 years 14 weeks

NY is expensive, but that doesn't change my mind about wanting to live there. I am wanting to move to NYC this year. For those that live there, any tips to save money or finding an apartment??

sunshine23 4 years 14 weeks

NY is expensive, but that doesn't change my mind about wanting to live there. I am wanting to move to NYC this year. For those that live there, any tips to save money or finding an apartment??

Martini Rossi 4 years 14 weeks

I live in NYC and though it is expensive - I believe its well worth it. Get 3 roommates if you have to, living in the city is ideal! The diversity is great, there's always something to do. I love it here.

sexylibrarian 4 years 14 weeks

I am jealous of you NYC ladies! I love the city and will be visiting in June. I try to get there once a year. I know it is expensive so I save up for a few months before so I can have a great time in the city. If I wasn't so setteled here I would move in a New York minute! :rotfl:

Chica8a 4 years 14 weeks

0 / 3 !!

Chica8a 4 years 14 weeks

0 / 3 !!

dcfashionista 4 years 14 weeks

I was interested in moving to NYC but it was too much red tape to get an apartment that it would've been in my father's name and all. I decided to stay put in D.C with my $622 apartment.

margokhal 4 years 14 weeks

I live in Houston, and I've been to NYC to visit...and yeah, I totally believe all of these. I know some people who have parents who work in NYC but live in the Houston metro...they live pretty darn well!

margokhal 4 years 14 weeks

Pegona 4 years 14 weeks

K-WEENS???

Pegona 4 years 14 weeks

K-WEENS???

sorrowja 4 years 14 weeks

I live in NYC/Queens we just purchase a home and the average rent is about what we pay for our mortgage. Sometimes I think living in NYC is really overrated maybe because I'm use to it and I know not to get caught up in the hype. I think when people think of NYC they think Sex in the City. But you can live and have a great time my husband and I do on less than the 123K a year.

OHmeetsBK 4 years 14 weeks

I live in NYC - pretty pumped my rent is so far below the average but it definitely gets really expensive here. I've had a few days when I just want to go back to Ohio because it can be so difficult and overwhelming. Then I think about how exciting it is to live here and how many fabulous things are just at my fingertips that I realize it's all worth it. Someday I'll move back to Ohio so I can actually save money (and I truly love Ohio) but for now, I wouldn't give up my amazing life here.

nutella2683 4 years 14 weeks

I love living in this city... hefty expenses and all.. ::sigh::

nutella2683 4 years 14 weeks

I love living in this city... hefty expenses and all.. ::sigh::

aimeeb 4 years 14 weeks

Holy...

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