Kevin Johnson dreads the middle of every month, when the bills start rolling in.
The 44-year-old Stony Brook auto parts manager pays $1,250 in rent and $575 for car insurance — and after groceries, laundry, WiFi and other basics, he says he’s often left with just $50 to $100 from a paycheck.
Long Island’s cost of living is 32% higher than the national average, according to Moody’s data. For many residents, the pressure isn’t coming from one big bill — it’s housing, taxes, transportation, utilities and childcare all piling up at once.
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