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| Average Beginning New York City Teacher Salary: $45,530 (before taxes, effective May 18, 2008) |
| Closest city to enter for comparison: New York, NY |
| Average Per Capita Income - New York City |
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| $22,402 (before taxes) |
| Housing |
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| Single: $900-2,000 (varies by neighborhood/borough) |
| Shared: $600-1,500 (varies by neighborhood/borough) |
| Most corps members live with roommates (often other corps members) in Upper Manhattan, the Bronx, or Brooklyn, and these rents reflect those typically paid by corps members. Because of New York City's extensive public transportation system, corps members have found it possible to live in many different neighborhoods throughout the city. Teach For America • New York City provides moving resources upon joining the corps, and most corps members are able to find housing by early to mid-August. |
| General Cost of Living |
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| Movie Admission: $11.00 |
| Cover Charge at a Club*: $5-20 |
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| Dinner at a Modestly Priced Restaurant: $20-30 |
| Public Transportation: $2 for single subway/bus ride; $76 for monthly unlimited-ride pass |
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