I'm 29 and make $250,000 as an analytics engineer in NYC. Here are the hacks I use to make living here more affordable.

Renee Li settled in New York after living in Asia, Europe, and South America. Renee Li Analytics engineer Renee Li moved to New York City about three years ago. Li said it's the most expensive city she's ever lived in, but there are ways to make it affordable. She uses apps, credit card points, and other hacks to get deals in the city. This as-told-to essay is based on conversations with Renee Li, a 29-year-old analytics engineer in New York. It has been edited for length and clarity. I've ...