You may make more money in NY, however the cost of living and taxes cost a hell of a lot more also!!
How long did you live in New York City when you live there?
and when you went searching for a place to rent or live did you go to all five boroughs? To notice the difference in price is?
I’m assuming you must have lived here to be able to make such a statement since there are so many variables involved in you are too smart to think that there are two or three