Georgia Trendy Neighborhood Is Among The Most Expensive
We are well aware that the cost of living, especially in major markets, has been on the rise. Yet many big cities still have unique characteristics that set them apart. Architectural Digest recently combined these two factors to come up with a list of the most expensive trendy city neighborhoods, and an Atlanta area was named.
To start, the Atlanta area featured here has a traditional charm. It combines that comfortable, neighborly feel, yet it’s modern enough to draw in residents from all over. The bad news is that it is very pricey.
“Living in the trendiest neighborhoods in the United States often means you’ll have to forgo a walk-in closet, designated parking space, and even an in-unit washer and dryer,” the article states.
However, to determine the lifestyle cost in these trendy cities, Architectural Digest assumed the residents still have enough cash (after living expenses) to have fun. Therefore, they assumed the average resident would splurge on certain habits. This includes attending shows, art exhibits, local coffee shops, and restaurants weekly.
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To be exact, Architectural Digest found that you need a salary of $70,760 to afford monthly rent. This would enable you to partake in the aforementioned neighborhood activities. 13% of residents’ income would go towards entertainment if they went out to dinner, grabbed coffee, and went to shows weekly. Aside from the average $1,769 monthly rent, this report estimates a dinner for one in Atlanta’s Old Fourth Ward is roughly $31. A cup of coffee each morning will run you about $5, so you will have to budget $25 per week for your weekday java.
This trendy area was only joined by the Wynwood area of Miami, which represents the southern region of the country. Williamsburg, Brooklyn ranked number one with a $170,000 annual salary needed.
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Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Lancaster, Pennsylvania, is located in Pennsylvania Dutch Country, and it offers a beautiful view of snowy hills and Amish country. It’s a very old-fashioned type of town, making it a charming winter getaway. There are plenty of fun, holiday-type things to do in Lancaster that won’t break the bank.
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Frankenmuth, Michigan
Frankenmuth, Michigan, is the self-proclaimed Christmas capital city of the world. Okay, so many argue that Strasbourg, France, takes that honor, but Frankenmuth is close, and it’s a lot cheaper to get there. No passport needed. The villiage’s Franconian-style architecture has given it the loving name “Little Bavaria.” Frankenmuth is also home to the world’s biggest Christmas store.
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Charlotte, North Carolina
Charlotte, North Carolina, is a great spot to visit in the holiday season, because it’s not as crowded as other times during the year. It’s also less expensive to visit during the holidays and offers beautiful decorations during Christmas. Don’t forget the many holiday markets.
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