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Re:After 180 Websites, I’m Ready to Start the Rest of My Lif... by AznHisoka on Thursday October 03, 2013 @01:24PM (#6490446)
I dunno why people always say NY is expensive... have you ever lived there? Live in NJ, rent a basement somewhere in Queens, or heck you can rent an apartment in Chinatown for $800/month. I know people who rent an entire floor, and then sub-rent it to their friends, so they end up paying $0.00 for rent.

Don't eat out everyday. Bring your lunch everyday. It can be done.

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Re:After 180 Websites, I’m Ready to Start the Rest of My Lif... by omegant on Thursday October 03, 2013 @02:38PM (#6490989)
Why is chinatown so cheap? How livable are those apartments?.
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Re:After 180 Websites, I’m Ready to Start the Rest of My Lif... by look_lookatme on Thursday October 03, 2013 @03:23PM (#6491288)
I would think a Manhattan Chinatown full apt for anything less than 2K would be a unicorn. However the parent is right about Jersey and Queens. Also places on the Metro North or LIRR. It's entirely possible to live near NYC and work there everyday for a reasonable cost of living.
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