Leaving NYC for Nashville

Re:Leaving NYC for Nashville by reno9111 on Tuesday December 04, 2018 @12:05PM (#18601244)

So you just ignore the list of things that generally people don't get in Manhattan? -A dishwasher

-A in-unit washer and dryer. For many NYC-dwellers, having one's own washer and dryer gives the feeling of having "made it". -A spare bedroom for hosting out-of-town visitors

-Central heating, ventilation, and air conditioning

-Enough space to have people over or host dinner parties

-A kitchen area that can fit more than one person

-A comfortable and separate area to work at home

Things that people in almost every "second tier" city get standard for much less than $2000 a month?

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Re:Leaving NYC for Nashville by nickdandakis on Tuesday December 04, 2018 @12:42PM (#18601675)

Like I said in my comment ("[...] that satisfy at least half of your list of requirements[...]"), I have everything in that list apart from the spare bedroom. I rent a 2BR/2BA and my share of rent is $1750. My roommate pays $1450.

If I were to live by myself, I'd get half of the amenities in that list at $2k. If I were to venture an extra 15mins (by subway) out, I can find a similar place to my current one for $2k/mo that's a 1BR.

Funny how people are tiering up cities. NYC rent should be compared against NYC salaries. Cost of living is still high in NYC, but so are your chances of landing a salary that can let you afford a comfortable lifestyle. Especially in our profession.

I'm ignoring Manhattan, and so should most people that expect suburban comforts, unless if you're living (north of) Harlem.

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