I lived in New York City and London. The British capital was cheaper and more welcoming, so I could plan my life long-term.

The author lived in both New York City and London.

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• As a lawyer, I got the chance to live in both New York City and London.
• I found New York City to be full of life, but it was too expensive and party-focused.
• London was cheaper, and I could picture a future there.

For as long as I can remember, I've always had two cities in mind when I thought about the most bustling business hubs in the world: New York City and London.

In my mind...