The affordability crisis is having a profound impact on the lives of New Yorkers. Whether the topic is rent, food, child care or the occasional splurge on a matcha latte, the question on everyone’s mind is: How much money do you have, and how do you spend it?
Every Sunday, we’ll introduce you to a different family or individual and walk you through how they’re making it work in one of the most expensive cities on the planet — and why living in New York City feels worth it to them. This week, meet Sara Robinson. Who are they? A 45-year-old working two jobs making $37,500 a year. Robinson, no relation to the reporter, works as a seasonal environmental educator at a state park and sells concessions at the Film Forum in Greenwich Village. Where do they live? In a one-bedroom apartment on Staten Island in Tompkinsville, paying $1,600 per month. How do they save?
When do they splurge?
What do they say? “It used to be, ‘There’s no way I’m moving to Staten Island.’ But the place is close to the water. I’m three minutes from the ferry. The rest is history.”— Sara Robinson To see more details about his budget and more photos, click here. What to read about money in America
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Glad we could get together here. Davaughnia Wilson contributed to New York Today. You can reach the team at nytoday@nytimes.com. Sign up here to get this newsletter in your inbox.
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