Inflation is running at over 20% since Jan 2020. I'm not sure how you measure metro-level inflation, but NYC got noticeably much more expensive post-pandemic,

Inflation is running at over 20% since Jan 2020. I'm not sure how you measure metro-level inflation, but NYC got noticeably much more expensive post-pandemic, especially housing/rents but also food/entertainment/uber. A renovated studio apartment in a decent area is $4k in some neighborhoods now, and over $5k for a 1 bedroom apartment.