> If you're only pocketing $1k each month in either place, the BMW costs the same and still takes the same amount of time to save up for. I spend about $2100/m

> If you're only pocketing $1k each month in either place, the BMW costs the same and still takes the same amount of time to save up for. I spend about $2100/mo for two people living in Manhattan (83rd & 1st). I'm a frugal person (cook my own food, only spend $1k/year on tech and use what I have for 4 years or so, etc) so the increased base translates into $10k+ in my pocket every year. I know other people aren't in the same situation and I do spend more than I would living elsewhere but as-is the increased base works heavily in my favor even after the extra NYC metro taxes.