I had to laugh when I read the article that indicated that a typical retiree earning $35,000 annually would be able to live in Great Neck, Manhasset and New Hyde Park.
Perhaps it is possible if the retiree would reside in a one car garage, shed or on a small back deck.
The home depicted in the article would probably go for no less than $800K plus in New Hyde Park, and well over $1 million in Manhasset and Great Neck.
I would imagine that the taxes in Great Neck and Manhasset for this home is well in excess of $20,00 per year.
I guess the retiree could defray the cost by skimping on luxuries such as food and working for the real owners.
Vic Oliveri
Williston Park