The city that never sleeps. Highest salaries in the US but also extremely expensive. Living alone requires significant income.
US - Northeast • 🇺🇸
1-Bed Rent
$3,400
per month
Median Salary
$70,000
per year
Afford Alone?
No ✗
Challenging
Studio
$2,800
1-Bedroom
$3,400
Shared 2-Bed
$1,875
Coliving
$2,225
Shared House
$1,540
| Income | $4,250 |
| Needs (housing, food, transport) | $4,012(94%) |
| Wants (dining, entertainment) | $640(15%) |
| Savings | $425(10%) |
| Remaining | $-827 |
Groceries
$350
Dining Out
$280
Subscriptions
$70
Entertainment
$200
Personal Care
$90
Public Transport
$132
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