How much money would someone typically need to get set up in New York?|166735

If you wanted to move to New York City how much money would you typically need to have to get a decent enough place and get set up there? In what areas could you find cheaper but decent apartments or homes in safe neighborhoods?

Lots and lots. We here in the city are not all rich as I_m sure you know but it does cost more than what you may be expecting. I_m not sure what you mean by decent so I_ll assume you_re by yourself and would what a one bedroom apartment in a safe area. If that_s the case then Astoria in Queens is a good place to start. Typical apartments out there go for 1000-1500 a month. If you have a car then gas is about 4 a gallon. Since you_ll be in city you would have a hard time driving and getting parking space so you will most likely ride the subways. A metrocard (your ticket to ride so to speak) will cost you 2 dollars one way. It_s better to have an unlimited which costs 81 for a monthly, 45 for two weeks and 25 for a weekly. Utilities vary by building but you will most likely have a cable bill which can go for around 100, electricity bill which is different by building but will be anywhere from 60 to 200 in some places; a phone bill which can be like 40 to 50 and then your luxury bills like cell phones and internet. Then you have you groceries but that depends on you and then what ever else you_ll need to live your life like your toiletries and then your entertainment needs. In other words it_s a lot so start saving and good luck.