There's a perception that New York City is unaffordable, and yes, it's expensive. If you want to live a certain lifestyle, then it's going to do some serious damage to your wallet, however you can still get the most out of living there with a reasonable salary.

There's so many amazing things to do and see in New York that a visit to the city, even if an expert guide curated it, could barely scratch the surface. New York City isn't for everyone, it is easy to feel lost, or get caught up in an unsustainable lifestyle. But living in New York is a unique experience that you can't get anywhere else in the world, one of the reasons it is also one of the most expensive places to live.

#NYC provides excellent career #opportunities to everyone, if the city is nothing else, it is an awesome launch pad for a career. It is practically impossible in some professions to achieve success without spending some time working in New York. If you want to be a big shot in finance, Public Relations, modeling, fashion, advertising, or marketing, you need a start in the Big Apple.

Not only is New York rich with career opportunities, it lends itself to allowing an active lifestyle - you NEVER have an excuse to be bored. Even on a limited budget, you can find many free events. It is an easy city to make friends in, and there are parties with open bars, concerts, yoga, meetups, and more; all of these activities make the city worth the cost to live there. 

New York is extremely diverse, there are yogis, rockers, Wall Street suits, people struggling and people who are making it big, devoutly religious people and atheists. For the most part, everyone respects the right of others walking their own path. These kindred spirits come together with a mutual love for the city, and communities thrive.

New York is expensive, and yes, you'll constantly be tempted to spend, with #rent likely much higher than what you would pay in Pittsburgh or Phoenix. But if the New York lifestyle is worth it to you, the budget is feasible. Living here full-time also gives you the luxury of waiting for good deals, you have months, even years, to explore the city. 

NY is worth the cost of living for many people. You can live in beautiful spaces, and it has everything you could want - any kind of food, entertainment, sports, parks, and more. Some of the most influential people in the world have apartments there, and there the energy is infectious.