Devonte Duncan, 27, lives in Brooklyn, New York, and works as a software engineer at a tech company, earning $159,000 a year. After reaching a six-figure salary, his spending quickly caught up with his income and led him into debt.
Now, Devonte takes a much more deliberate approach to his finances, balancing stricter budgeting with a lifestyle that still allows him to enjoy his money.
In this episode of Cost of Living, Devonte breaks down exactly how he earns, spends, budgets, and invests while living in one of the most expensive cities in the US.
For more from Devonte:
00:00 - Intro
00:13 - Income & Work
01:28 - Housing & Utilities
09:35 - Transportation
12:01 - Food & Groceries
16:10 - Lifestyle & Leisure
19:12 - Health & Insurance
19:56 - Education
21:40 - Debt, Savings & Investments
25:48 - City-Specific Costs & Quirks
27:29 - Credits
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