[quote=spdrun]The Shoveler — kids in NYC (generally the outer boroughs, but not the suburbs) actually have more opportunities than suburban kids. Get into a decent high-school and they have co-op programs where they can help do research at local universities like CUNY and Rockefeller.[/quote]
One of the problems of having kids NYC is that your kids have to test in to get into one of the better high schools (Bronx Science, Stuyvesant, etc). https://www.manhattan-institute.org/performance-of-new-york-specialized-high-schools-shsat
The other schools are not nearly as good, so some parents feel compelled for private schools if they don’t get in. Of course that sets you back $40k/year.
On the other hand, here in CA an other states, you buy your way in to a better school district with higher home prices.
But the worst is NJ. High income taxes, high property taxes >2%), schools can be crappy, roads are terrible.
