People often paint New York City as this perfect, romantic place. And while it is one of America’s greatest cities, people fail to mention the harsh realities that come with living there – especially when it comes to apartments. In NYC, you usually have to fork over large amounts of money for apartments that are incredibly small, old, and run-down, in shady areas or a combination of all three problems.
Paying $2,200 a Month to Starve
Did you know that there are many places in the U.S. where $2,200 could go a long way? In some areas, that much money could get you a luxurious apartment or even an entire house! But unfortunately, in New York City, things are different. With all of that money, the best-case scenario would be to find an “apartment” like this one with its very own kitchen attached.
If you’re anything like us, by the end of this list, you’ll be wondering why anyone would ever choose to live in New York City. We have to agree; there are much better places out there.