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Cost of living in New York for remote workers

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Monthly budget

$5,032/month
  • 🏠 Rent (1BR, central)$3,800
  • 🍜 Food & groceries$700
  • 💻 Coworking$400
  • 🚇 Transport$132

Estimate for one person living comfortably, not luxury. Updated 2026-09.

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📶 ~250 Mbps (fixed broadband median)
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English
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