Originally Posted by Aviatrx

Living in NY is expensive. On your budget you are probably looking at renting a room with roommates. I have done this through Craig'slist in the past or try and get together with other new hires. Renting a room should be about $600-700. Look into areas around queens or forest hills to be near LGA. Astoria is a fun area. You can take bus or uber to work. Don't require a car living in the city. You can save there. Crash pads run around 250-300 around NY.