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tsuyoshi on Oct 24, 2011 | parent | context | favorite | on: Poll: How much do you make as a programmer?

You must live in a low cost area, because you're overestimating the rent in high cost areas.

I live in New York City (Manhattan, even) and believe me, you can get a one bedroom for less than $2000 a month (in Manhattan, even!). And certainly you can't put the entire state of California into the "expensive" category.

_pslf on Oct 24, 2011 [–]

> you can get a one bedroom for less than $2000 a month (in Manhattan, even!)

Some might think you're including Harlem, Washington Heights, etc. I pay <$1600 for a 1BR in Murray Hill (midtown).

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