What would it take for me to afford to live in Brooklyn, NY?

Depends on where you live in that big, beautiful borough! Remember, Brooklyn is the center of the cultural universe but it's made up of dozens of different neighborhoods. All with their unique style, all with different prices for apartment rentals, etc. read more

If you want to live in a place that is affordable but may take time to get into the city, look into Sheepshead’s Bay or Bensonhurst. If you want to be closer (this is where you’re going to shell out more $) look into Crown Heights, Flatbush, Park Slope (South Slope south of 15th Street) or Sunset Park, Windsor Terrace or Kensington. read more

Sure, I’d love if it were cheaper to live in New York City, but by the same token, there are more than enough resources available in the Big Apple to reduce expenses, and even cut out entire expense categories – bye, bye car payments. read more

First of all with $100,000 you can afford to live almost anywhere in New York City. Upper West Side is a nice area next to Riverside Park where you get the access to buses and the subway and will be in Midtown in less than 30 mins. read more