I want to move to New York after college graduation. Can I afford it?

I want to move to New York after college graduation. Can I afford it?

After three semesters of online school, I've been in denial, but it's time to face it. I graduate in a month. I wish I could be in college forever (who doesn't?), but it's time to get ready for adulthood. And, like most soon to be graduates, I have some big questions to answer. Like:2. How much will I need to live independently?3. How will I pay for 1&2?4. How on earth do I get a job?I set out to ask experts and friends who have successfully moved to a new city for advice.

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Since childhood, my dream was to get a job and move to New York. I sadly wasn't able to relocate for my internship at CNBC this past summer because of the pandemic but have focused a lot of my job search efforts in the area. I want to get a plan and do the math so I will be ready when I get my first job out of college.My job search is focused on digital media and communications, so I did some research. The median salary for a social media associate (an entry-level position) in New York City is $54,000 annually. Wow! After seven years of hourly wages,