Millions of proud New Yorkers would rather die than relocate to suburbia, but others flee the five boroughs for a more affordable life. However, a new study reveals there’s actually little price difference between life in the Big Apple and the top suburbs in neighboring New Jersey. GOBankingRates analyzed the annual cost of living in … Read more
Forget Silicon Valley — America’s young and rich professionals prefer the country’s northeast neighborhoods, a new study asserts. GOBankingRates conducted research into the wealthiest areas with the highest share of residents aged in their 30s and 40s. It turns out that 5 of the top 10 towns are New York City commuter hubs. The company … Read more
The New York town of Scarsdale recently hit headlines after it was named America’s wealthiest suburb, with an eye-popping mean household income of $601,193 per year. But in a new study of Big Apple ‘burbs, the tony town was snubbed when it came to taking out the title of “New York’s Safest and Richest Suburbs.” … Read more
With the median house price inching towards $600,000 in New York, many Empire State residents are relocating to other parts of the country to enter an increasingly competitive real estate market. For those who haven’t made the move, they may be enticed by the places appearing on a new list published by GOBankingRates. Using data … Read more
The American Dream is alive and well in these prosperous places. The 50 richest and safest cities in the US have been unveiled in a new list — and it doesn’t look good for the Empire State. New York didn’t score a single entry on the list, compiled by GOBankingRates after examining household mean income, … Read more
There goes the neighborhood! Suburban living has its upsides — bigger homes, less noise and more natural green spaces, to name a few. Developments with grassy lawns and wooded parks draw families because they create a sense of relaxation and offer safe areas for children to explore and play, boosting physical and mental health. But … Read more
Movin’ on up. For many Americans, their goal is to eventually leave the hustle and bustle of a city to buy a home in a quiet suburban neighborhood. While all of this sounds fine and dandy — the ridiculously fickle housing market is forcing many to reevaluate where their life will settle. So if you’re … Read more
In the heart of New York City pre-COVID-19 pandemic, Jonathan Krieger and Brandon Hirsch were thriving, operating dozens of different businesses — including restaurants and a string of cafes — across the bustling metropolis. But when the coronavirus struck, the entrepreneurial duo — feeling stifled and stymied by the new normal in the Big Apple — couldn’t help … Read more
Broadway is attracting fewer theatergoers from New York City suburbs — and a major reason is “safety concerns” about Manhattan, according to a survey. The Great White Way sold 12.3 million tickets for the 2022-2023 season — a 17% drop versus 2018-2019, the last complete season before Broadway shut down because of the pandemic, according … Read more
The suburban American dream could be your worst nightmare. People living in the suburbs are more likely to be depressed than those in a concrete jungle, a new study suggests. Published last week in the journal Science Advances, the study found that medium-density, sprawling suburbias with low-rise buildings and single-family households were at greater risk … Read more
The price is so, so wrong. Recently, a ridiculously wimpy $29 ham and cheese sandwich from Eli Zabar’s E.A.T. on the Upper East Side went viral for its absurd price tag, which made the $5 pizza slices at Fini in Williamsburg, Brooklyn, seem like a relative bargain. It’s just the latest insult to New Yorkers’ wallets, which … Read more
On a Friday night around 8p.m. in the West Village, Julia Foster and her boyfriend Brandon were just about to indulge in a bottle of Cabernet Sauvignon in the candle lit dining room of Via Carota. The couple had been apart for weeks as Brandon travelled for his work as a golfer, and they were looking … Read more