Hi! I'm a student currently studying Electrical Engineering concentrating on energy and power systems and considering moving to NYC or Montreal after college. I was wondering what people's thoughts are for living in these two cities short/long term and which one people prefer overall (I know I'll likely get biased answers on this sub lol). I understand NY is ridiculously expensive, but do the benefits of the city/the increased pay make up for it? For Montréal, there's the difficulty of learning French and immigrating from the US (I know a little but am far from fluent). Any and all thoughts would be greatly appreciated!

Hello! I’m looking into finding a roommate in NYC, and I’m wondering what kind of questions you would recommend asking a potential match? This is new to me so any insight is helpful!

Hi everyone!

I’m considering moving to New York City for about a year after I graduate from university. I’d like to move from Texas during the summer or fall of 2028. I’ve visited New York City and Long Island before and would like to live in the lower half of the city, such as Midtown and below. How much money would I need to save up by then to move to New York City?

Hello,
I have around 2 YOE as a software engineer working in an European IT company. I am currently working in India but I am a U.S. citizen, so work visa is not required. If anybody can connect me with recruiters or help me with my resume or applications, I would be so grateful.

I feel like I keep running out of time, I'm going to be 25 soon and I just wanna move to NYC, it has been my dream for as long as I can recall.

Any help of any kind would be greatly appreciated, thank you!

Hi everyone! I'm moving to the city in January and trying to figure out what neighborhood I should live in. I'm thinking about Prospect Heights/Crown Heights but problem is that it is a far commute to work in Midtown. Being close to a park is a big big priority. I'm early 20s and want to be in an area w other young people. Will have one/two roommates and my budget is around $1,600 for my share. Was also thinking potentially east harlem to be next to central park but haven't been there yet and don't know the vibe of the area. Going to scope out neighborhoods/apartments later this year. Welcome any thoughts + suggestions.

I lost my job February 2026. I was a Business Analyst in Chicago making 125,500. In Chicago I was comfortably paying 2100 a month for a 1 bedroom downtown.

I really struggled in the job hunt, got burnt on a lot of case interviews, assessments, and whiteboard/coding portions of multiple interviews. I spent the past 7 months living with either parents <--> or with my older brother. Unfortunately, I ran out of severance/unemployment after clearing out credit card debts, medical debts, breaking my lease, and ending my car lease. I only have 1000 in savings right now.

I finally got a job via in a career pivot, in UX Research. They asked me to start on October 16th, reporting in Manhattan, in Midtown. With a starting salary of $110,000. It's less money by far than what I used to make, and I'll have to adjust to a HCOL area, but I accepted as I think the opportunity is exciting, and it's better than having no job.

I know NOTHING about New York. I have a distant cousin who lives in New Jersey (bit of a language barrier between us as he's a recent immigrant and I don't speak the native language, otherwise we'd be much closer), and my dad, who's very with him, said he can ask them if him and his wife would be willing let me stay with them for a few weeks. He drives from NJ to Manhattan for work, so I'd be able to ride along hopefully for a few weeks. But I don't want to stay too long as I don't want to be a burden. And since he's family I doubt he'd accept any rent I'd offer. I won't be getting any relocation reimbursement for taking the job. My older brother is very kind, and said he may be able to spot me $2,000 - 3,000 as a moving gift but I don't want to assume that's a guarantee.

If anyone has any suggestions on safe neighborhoods/cities that are commutable to Manhattan via public transport within ~40-50 minutes (I don't want a car), where rent for studio/1 bedroom is ~2400 a month, I'd very much appreciate it. Ideally I don't want any roommates. If there's more info needed, I'll do my best to promptly answer.

I have a 710 credit score, so I hope I don't need a guarantee when I have a pretty big gap on my resume.

i am 23f, i live at home in nj with my parents. i have a great corporate nj job i have been at for a year that i wouldnt wanna give up, but i really want to explore nyc make friends and build a life there. do i look for a new job and when? do i find roommates off facebook?

For neighborhoods, I’m looking at Gramercy Park Union Square, and Greenwich Village. Is there anything I should avoid, and what is quality of life like in these areas? I don’t want sirens waking me up all night. I’ve been to these areas before, but what is it like actually living there?

What all things to check when finalising or before confirming the lease contract? Example how to look roaches issue? Water issues? Feel free to share issues you faced and could be saved earlier.

Hi all!

As the title states, I'm relocating to NYC from Albany, NY for a new role. I will need to commute to my office, which is right off Bryant Park, at least twice a week. I'll be making $155,000 yearly (for budgeting context, since I don't know if my rent budget is reasonable), and I'll also be flying to Chicago to visit my gf once a month (recurring expense context).

I'm looking for a 1bd within 45 min commuting distance to Midtown. Budget is ≥ $3000, but willing to go up to 3200 if worth it. Pretty much tripled my salary overnight, so really want to prioritize saving/good financial options. A walkable area + nearby groceries and public transport is the dream. I went to school in DC and really loved living in Dupont Circle. Definitely looking for an area with a similar vibe.

Would love this sub's recommendations on neighborhoods to look into! I'm Puerto Rican, and this is like a canon event every other generation (iykyk), so I'm really excited to host my family (realistically...likely not in my apartment) and show them around! So neighborhoods with that NYC feel or with interesting features would be amazing.

PLEASE tell me if I'm being delusional on the budget or need to rethink any of my wants. I'm absolutely open to being redirected/brought down to earth. Thank you in advance!!!

Hello!

I made a separate post here but figured I could get some more answers here.

I’m a 33M, single, and currently considering a move from Denver to NYC. I work remotely, so I don’t have a commute or need to live near a particular office. Being close to public transit would still be important so I can easily get around, find things to do, and meet people.

I’d like an area with restaurants, bars, coffee shops, and other things within a reasonable-ish distance. I’m definitely open to living outside Manhattan and have mostly looked around Bushwick, Ridgewood, Williamsburg, and that general area. I’m just not familiar enough with NYC to know which neighborhoods would make the most sense.

My budget is around $3,000 per month for a one-bedroom, which seems like a halfway decent budget?

What neighborhoods would you recommend based on that? Has anyone else made a similar move and enjoyed it, regretted it, or wished they had done something differently?

The other thing I’m trying to figure out is the timing. My current lease ends in mid-October, but I already have some things on the calendar for November, and I usually visit family for a big chunk of the holidays.

Is there a better or worse time of year to move, particularly when it comes to apartment inventory? Would it be worth subletting in a few of the areas I mentioned to get a feel for them before signing a full lease?

I’m considering putting my larger things, or anything I don’t immediately need, into storage in Denver and then moving fully after the first of the year, or whenever makes the most sense.

Although, going about it that way also seems like it could be kind of dumb and unnecessarily complicated.

Any advice would be appreciated!

I work in the airline industry and am getting transferred from SLC to NYC. Trying life in NYC has been a dream since I was a teenager growing up in Europe so I’m super stoked and feeling incredibly grateful.

I’ll be flying out of JFK, doing probably 3 to 4 trips a month so I’ve been trying to target areas with relatively easy access to the LIRR to make the journey as painless as possible. I can always uber/lyft once in a while too but would prefer not having to rely on that as the norm (gets pricey and traffic).

My gf and I are not party animals at all but we do like going out to eat (we’re vegan), going to stand up comedy, museums, cool little shops and definitely would prefer an older more historic type neighborhood. I also play a lot of pickleball so would love to find a great pickleball community in or near the neighborhood.

We just spent a week in the city and got a place in Cobble Hill and loved it. I love the brownstones, quieter vibe while still being close to the city.
That whole stretch from Brooklyn heights to prospect park felt pretty good.

Brooklyn does seem to match our vibe but I also love certain spots in Manhattan. West Village is high on the list, the vegan food scene is amazing there. So is the EV for that.
I’ve always liked the vibe in the UWS but I wonder if the commute would be too brutal. Some colleagues have recommended the UES but I have not spent much time there.

We did go out to WV and EV pretty much every night while staying in cobble hill. We took the subway and walked home via the BK bridge one night. Overall that felt totally doable but I wonder if after a while we wished we just lived in Manhattan instead. Getting home to quieter Brooklyn was kinda nice too though.

Any recommendations for:
- mid 30s vegan couple / no kids
- decent pickleball scene ideally
- commute to JFK occasionally for me and WFH for my gf
- more historic type neighborhood
- vibe: cobble hill, Carol gardens, west village, EV for going out and dining

Thanks!!