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But then you'd be in Houston. NYC is expensive because people want to live there.
But then you'd be in Houston. NYC is expensive because people want to live there.
If you only look at the central part of the city instead of the entire sprawling metro area, Houston isn't so bad.
Houston has many pluses. Relatively cheap living is just one of them.
On the other hand, NYC is not for everyone and cost is only one reason.