Comments on: Consider the Cost of Living http://www.fiscalmusings.com/2007/09/consider-cost-of-living.html Sat, 22 Nov 2008 10:15:25 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.3.1 By: Pinyo http://www.fiscalmusings.com/2007/09/consider-cost-of-living.html#comment-209 Pinyo Mon, 10 Sep 2007 20:56:00 +0000 http://www.fiscalmusings.com/2007/09/consider-cost-of-living.html#comment-209 This is applicable even in the same city. When I took my new job, the commute adds 2 hours each day. I ended up asking for extra money to cover the 2 hours of commute.<br/><br/>Also, in big city like NYC, where you live can make a huge difference. I live about 15 minutes subway ride to the city and can live comfortably with my salary. I can't imagine doing that living in the city (i.e., Manhattan). This is applicable even in the same city. When I took my new job, the commute adds 2 hours each day. I ended up asking for extra money to cover the 2 hours of commute.

Also, in big city like NYC, where you live can make a huge difference. I live about 15 minutes subway ride to the city and can live comfortably with my salary. I can’t imagine doing that living in the city (i.e., Manhattan).

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