That's pretty much on par with a lot of places in New York. It's still possible to found a startup at 22 with those kinds of expenses, but your margins are basi

That's pretty much on par with a lot of places in New York. It's still possible to found a startup at 22 with those kinds of expenses, but your margins are basically non-existent. And as you say, it's does weigh heavily on the ambitions of many. Your enthusiasm will also go out the window when you're debating whether to spend money on food and utilities vs a roof over your head.