(O: sorry (O: lot of people come to white plains to work only. they live in outskirts. so if you have car or willing to commute. new jersey and/or connecticut is a better option for you to live and commute. but if you do not want then yes the place is real expensive. there are some places or condominiums in 6 miles place @ 100k to 300k range so mortgage might be cheaper than the rent. but your choice. you can also rent some room shared kitchen in a house for like 600.