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Modern-day New York City often feels like a financial battleground. The stark reality is that simple pleasures, such as coffee, can cost as much as $8, which serves as a barometer for the overall rising cost of living. The healthcare problem is not just the housing market — it extends to the grocery store aisles, where recent data reveals that 85% of New Yorkers are experiencing a rapid increase in food costs compared to their incomes.