>Has anyone who responded actually ever lived in New York?
>
>You don't need to earn $70K to "live comfortably" (what does this mean,
>anyway?).  You don't have to live in Hell's Kitchen (which is not that
>bad an area).  Most people take the subway to work, not only because it's
>affordable but at 8 a.m. you're more likely to get to where you want to
>go more quickly than in a cab.  Not all meals cost $50 per person.
>
>Many many people I know live in Manhattan with incomes under $50K, under
>$30K even.  Anyone who is an actor, musician, artist, etc. lives this
>way.
>
>Where do you people get your information from?

SHHHH!!!!
Everyone will want to live here.
I was born and raised in Hells Kitchen.
 I am still living there Now!
(With all my new trendy neighbors.)
I walk to work.
I love Hells Kitchen it is a truly diversified neighborhood.
There are lots of great resturants for under $20 , and I ain't talking
Mickey  D's.
The truth be known getting by on Museum salaries in NYC is not easy.
Liking what you do makes it easier.
Thank the heavens above for Rent Control.
Poor but happy,
Pete





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