New York, New York If you can make it there, you can make it anywhere — because The Big Apple can be a tough place.
Entertainment superstars like Lauren Bacall and Greta Garbo chose to spend their later years in Manhattan because they could blend in and not be bothered. But they had A LOT of money. You'll need it.
Affordability? Fuhgeddaboudit New York City is #1 - The most expensive, with the median selling price for an existing single-family home in the New York Metropolitan area averaging around $400K.
Taxes are high, too, and the city can also be a cold place to live, especially if you're poor. America's largest city also has below-average weather. The winters can be cold and even snowy at times. But given the many parks, museums, and theaters, there's plenty to do in Gotham.
And New York's best-kept secret is nestled in the northeastern most spot. City Island - A Slice of NYC Paradise https://cityislandchamber.org/
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