LA vs. NYC vs. ATL vs. Chicago - A Deep Dive into the Price of Life + Acting in Different Markets
OCT 31, 202442 MIN
LA vs. NYC vs. ATL vs. Chicago - A Deep Dive into the Price of Life + Acting in Different Markets
OCT 31, 202442 MIN
Description
<p>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!</p>
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<p>00:00 — Let’s Talk Markets</p>
<p>00:20 — Nobody Wants This</p>
<p>03:06 — Actor Life in Different Markets</p>
<p>03:41 — Comparing Living Costs: LA vs. Atlanta</p>
<p>08:21 — Atlanta's Acting Market and Opportunities</p>
<p>12:10 — Detailed Cost Breakdown for Actors in LA and Atlanta</p>
<p>18:14 — Comparing Food and Lifestyle Costs</p>
<p>22:07— Exploring Chicago's Market</p>
<p>22:13 — Comparing Chicago and New York Living Costs</p>
<p>23:19 — The Reality of Living in Chicago</p>
<p>24:31 — Challenges of Moving to Chicago</p>
<p>26:07 — Exploring New York's Living Expenses</p>
<p>27:36 — The True Cost of Living in New York</p>
<p>32:30 — Production Listings in Major Cities</p>
<p>38:31 — The Importance of Choosing Where to Live</p>
<p>40:00 — Why the Numbers are Lying</p>
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<p><em>Resources Mentioned in This Episode:</em></p>
<p>★ Listen to <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/nobody-wants-this-creator-erin-foster/id1064978212?i=1000672189347" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Ladygang “Nobody Wants This Creator ERIN FOSTER”</a></p>
<p>★ <a href="https://housinganywhere.com/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Housing Anywhere</a> </p>
<p>★ <a href="https://www.sagaftra.org/production-center" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">SAG-AFTRA Production Center</a></p>
<p>★ <a href="https://www.patreon.com/onebrokeactress" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Join the One Broke Actress Patreon for the Bonus Pod</a></p>
<p>★ <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IzosA2ZhyTA" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Watch REALITY CHECK: HOW MUCH ACTORS MAKE VS. SPEND</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IzosA2ZhyTA" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IzosA2ZhyTA</a></p>
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