Non-New Yorkers usually have a few preconceived notions about NYC: It’s expensive (true), it’s crowded (mostly true), there’s a bagel shop on every corner (if only). But you know the beauty of living here is that there’s something for everyone—you just have to know where to look. Take our quiz to find out which borough you should call home.
• A PureWow Quiz •
Which NYC Borough Should You Live In?

1.
Pick A Food:

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Chikarishi

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2.
I Prefer My Brunch To Be:
Instagrammable
Wait-free
Made at home
Farm-to-table
3.
Ideal Night Out?
Storytelling night at the local pub
Bring on the sweatpants and Netflix
Dinner at an old-school Italian spot
Working my way through the cocktail menu at a new bar
4.
What Kind Of Commute Are You Willing To Put Up With?

I work from home/I have a car

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I'd rather walk

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That’s what podcasts are for, right?

Twenty20
30 minutes, tops
5.
Are You A Light Sleeper?
Yes
No
6.
How Important Is It That Your Friends Hang Out At Your Place?

I host a weekly book club

I like to have dinner parties occasionally

Once or twice a year is enough for me

None of them even know what my apartment looks like
7.
How Do You Feel About Westchester?
#goals
Not for me
8.
What About New Jersey?
No, thanks
It gets a bad rap
9.
Who Would You Most Want To Be Neighbors With?

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Kerry Washington

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Joan Baez

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Ruth Bader Ginsburg

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Lin-Manuel Miranda

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Iris Apfel

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Chloë Sevigny
10.
Pick A Book:





