I assume that everything is more expensive in NY, not only the housing prices or the cabs, correct?
Housing prices are insane. For instance, buying a studio apartment (condo or coop) in Manhattan, will easily cost you $1-1.5 million.
Cabs are just as ridiculous. The moment you step into a cab, there is a $2.50 surcharge that is already incurred. If you ride the cab at night time, it is an extra $.50 surcharge. Not to mention that you can now use credit cards to pay for your fare, but what most people don't realize is that you get charge an extra small fee (<$2.00) just to use the credit card option.
Prices are insane here. Our prices are on par with some parts of California.
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