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”
★ 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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