I'm in the same situation but I'm not earning 180k, I live just fine in my apartment and don't consider it a box (I am also a minimalist and don't have any hobb

I'm in the same situation but I'm not earning 180k, I live just fine in my apartment and don't consider it a box (I am also a minimalist and don't have any hobbies that take up space). Small business around me that relied on working commuters were decimated but small business that relied on actual working folks living in nyc are just fine and the summer is actually booming. I would say nyc is always what you make of it and what kind of lifestyle you want to lead. It's certainly not a place for people who want yards for example.