LA vs. NYC vs. ATL vs. Chicago - A Deep Dive into the Price of Life + Acting in Different Markets

We’ve talked about the cost of living in Los Angeles before, but how does it compare to the different acting markets in the United States? I did some research on the cost of living for actors in Atlanta, Chicago, and New York City and compared them to Los Angeles. Bringing my bestie and Atlanta native Gabrielle Byndloss on board, I share my findings as Gabrielle reacts to numbers. We’re getting honest about the financial realities of living as an actor in all the major US markets — including rent, transportation, groceries, and acting-related costs. We talk about what some of your deciding factors may be such as quality of life, production numbers, and where to plant your roots. So if you’ve been struggling to figure out where to go due to finances, we got you. Remember, there’s no universal “right” market, but there is a market that is right for YOU!

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00:00 — Let’s Talk Markets

00:20 — Nobody Wants This

03:06 — Actor Life in Different Markets

03:41 — Comparing Living Costs: LA vs. Atlanta

08:21 — Atlanta's Acting Market and Opportunities

12:10 — Detailed Cost Breakdown for Actors in LA and Atlanta

18:14 — Comparing Food and Lifestyle Costs

22:07— Exploring Chicago's Market

22:13 — Comparing Chicago and New York Living Costs

23:19 — The Reality of Living in Chicago

24:31 — Challenges of Moving to Chicago

26:07 — Exploring New York's Living Expenses

27:36 — The True Cost of Living in New York

32:30 — Production Listings in Major Cities

38:31 — The Importance of Choosing Where to Live

40:00 — Why the Numbers are Lying

Resources Mentioned in This Episode:

★ Listen to Ladygang “Nobody Wants This Creator ERIN FOSTER”

★ Housing Anywhere

★ SAG-AFTRA Production Center

★ Join the One Broke Actress Patreon for the Bonus Pod

★ Watch REALITY CHECK: HOW MUCH ACTORS MAKE VS. SPEND https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IzosA2ZhyTA

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