Between a daily cup of coffee, a bagel, rent, utilities, a car or public transport, and another bagel, life can get expensive.
After all, the price tag for just existing feels quite hefty during 40-year-high inflation. Even though inflation has started to cool down from its peak, it still remains stubborn—which can hurt wallets even more in naturally high-cost-of-living cities like New York City. These days, living in an affordable area can be more important than ever for many Americans.
