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: youtube.com/@doseofdevy Read "I dropped out of college and now earn $159,000 as a software engineer. Lifestyle creep left me $30,000 in debt": bit.ly/4giOlde And "A 27-year-old New Yorker made $130,000 from 9 income streams. She says the hustle nearly burned her out": bit.ly/3SxDl2e 00:00 - Intro 00:13 - Income & Work 01:28 - Housing & Utilities 09:35 - Transportation 12:01 - Food & Gr...