Moved from NYC to Charlotte for a finance job. What I got wrong in my head.

I thought $1,800 would feel luxurious after paying $2,400 for a studio in Crown Heights. And the apartment is beautiful, way more space. What I underestimated: I own a car now ($580/month all-in), groceries are pricier than I expected, and the 'walkability' of South End doesn't mean NYC walkability. I still love it. But the savings aren't as dramatic as the raw rent numbers suggested.