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Sure, we pay a steep penny to be in NYC, but that’s what it takes to live in the best city in the world. Although, when put into numbers, it hurts a bit more knowing we’re among the top 10 most expensive places to rent in America.

According to a new study from QR code generation service, QR Code Generator, utilizing Zillow data, New Yorkers pay an average monthly rent of $3,783.80 That comes out to be 164% higher than the average American pays in rent.

And somehow, with that astounding statistic we’re not the most expensive place in America to rent. The study shows that Bridgeport, Connecticut takes the cake with a monthly average rent of $5,641.92 for a single-family home. To expand upon that, Connecticut residents have an average monthly income after tax of $6,157.33. That means that the average person living in Bridgeport would theoretically be spending 91.63% of their post-tax money on rent. For further comparison, New York home renters on average would need to put 68.39% of their disposable income after tax on monthly rent.

As of May 2024, less than 5% of NYC rents are affordable for residents who make the average salary, just below $89,000. Median rent in NYC jumped 8.6% from 2022 to 2023 alone!

Following behind Bridgeport is much of California with Los Angeles, San Jose, and San Diego taking second, third, and fourth. In fact, out of the 100 major U.S. cities analyzed in the study, California was the state with the highest amount of cities (10) to make the cut. As for New York, 18% of the countries most expensive zip codes are within the state.

And though we’re spending a majority of our money on rent in NYC, at least we’re ranked among the best cities in the U.S. for quality of life.

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Packing your liquids for a trip can be an absolute nightmare. With TSA’s 3-1-1 rule (meaning all liquids 3.4 ounces or less in a quart sized bag), you sometimes are forced to leave your favorite perfume, sunscreen or other beloved products behind. Fortunately, that might not be for long!

According to Conde Nast Traveler, the implementation of new CT scanners at airport security checkpoints may bring down the age old quantity restriction on travel liquids. These high-tech scanners are equipped to detect hazardous liquid via 3D imaging. Thus, resolving the security threat that put the liquid restriction in place.

Certain European airports have already temporarily tried lifting the 3.4 ounces (100ml) liquid restriction with the rollout of the 3D scanners like Teeside, London City, Kerry, Donegal, and Shannon airports. Some have reinstated the restriction since the pilot. It’s with fingers crossed that the states will soon scrap the restriction too—and according to what TSA told Conde Nast, “[it’s anticipated that] the limit on liquids will be lifted in the coming years.”

However, you might not be aware that there are already 11 full-sized liquids approved by TSA—and trust us, some are quite puzzling.

Those 11 permitted items include:

1. Live fish
2. Prescription medicine (in gel, aerosol or liquid)
3. Fresh eggs
4. Ice, gel, and freezer packs (necessary for medicines)
5. Baby formula
6. Baby/toddler food & drink
7. Wet batteries (non-spilling)
8. Duty free items
9. Liquid teethers
10. Over-the-counter medication
11. Biological specimen (non-infectious in preservative solution)

TSA notes on their website that “Even if an item is generally permitted, it may be subject to additional screening or not allowed through the checkpoint if it triggers an alarm during the screening process, appears to have been tampered with, or poses other security concerns.”

As for now, passengers must still abide the 3-1-1 rule while traveling.

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