More than $2,000 a month for day care. Some of the highest phone bills in the country. Jam-packed, 50-plus-minute commutes to work. You knew it was tough to live in New York City — but this tough? A new report shows just how ugly — and expensive — New York City can be, especially for the middle class, squeezed by skyrocketing living costs and stagnant wages. The study, released Thursday by the Center for an Urban Future, shows that New York City is hands-down the most expensive place to live in the country. Among the findings: A New Yorker would...