Realistic living costs for NYC -

Hello everyone,

First time post, so hello first of all!

Second, I am moving to NYC later this year, to set up a business for a company already established here in the United Kingdom, and I was hoping for some advice on cost of living / realistic salary.

I live in London now, which in terms of cost of living (groceries, restaurants, bars etc..) is similar, if not more expensive, than NYC. It's more rent / taxes / any other things I should be aware of.

I don't live particularly extravagantly, I like eating out a couple of times a week, go out to a few bars. Nothing too out of the ordinary. I am aiming to live in Brooklyn, maybe Williamsburg, and I want to live on my own (my girlfriend will join me after a couple of months, so rent will be significantly cheaper at that point).

What sort of ball park salary would allow me to not have to worry too much about money, without being hugely extravagant?

Any stories / experiences are hugely welcome, I know there is no 'right' answer, I guess I'm looking to understand a few different peoples perspectives on this.

Ben