Move to New York
United States · Expat Guide for Tech Workers
Rent (1BR)
$3,500
Rent (2BR)
$5,000
Transport
$127/mo
Expat Community
5/5
🌟 Why New York?
- ✓ Global financial capital with unmatched career opportunities
- ✓ Incredible cultural diversity and food scene
- ✓ World-class public transit system (subway runs 24/7)
- ✓ Endless entertainment, arts, and nightlife options
🏠 Best Neighborhoods
Manhattan (Midtown)
Central, walkable, fast-paced
$4,200/mo
Brooklyn (Williamsburg)
Trendy, creative, great food scene
$3,200/mo
Queens (Astoria)
Diverse, family-friendly, affordable
$2,400/mo
Jersey City
Quick PATH to Manhattan, newer buildings
$2,800/mo
✈ Airport
JFK, LaGuardia, Newark (3 major airports)
☔ Weather
Hot humid summers (30C), cold winters (-5C). Four distinct seasons.
🎓 Schools
Extensive
💻 Coworking
Abundant (WeWork, Spaces, Industrious)
✅ First Week Checklist
- Get a MetroCard or set up OMNY for subway and bus
- Open a US bank account (bring passport + proof of address)
- Register for a Social Security Number if eligible
- Find a local grocery store (Trader Joe's, Whole Foods, or local bodega)
- Join expat meetup groups on Meetup.com
🏗 Top Industries
Finance
Tech
Media
Healthcare
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