new york city here.......the wages are a bit better........but.........i pay a thousand bucks to rent a 3 bedroom appt for a month(plus gas and electric) and my ciggies are 7.50 a pack......but thats what you get with a billionaire for a mayor who says everyone should tighten their belts.....i guess i wouldent mind too much with a few billion in the bank........but then........i wouldent be working either, thats for sure......