Is paying 3k rent at $180k salary too much? Trying to get my own spot without skimping on going out and living it up.

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Very few people making $60k are living in NYC, without help from family.

You’re fine.

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I think so but it depends on so many other factors.

General rule of thumb is that your rent you be no more than 30% of your income, probably after taxes for a more accurate number.

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