How I Cover My Cost Of Living As A NYC Street Performer | The Pay Check

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Robert Burck, better known as the Naked Cowboy, is 55 years old and lives in Queens, New York. He earns an average of $150,000 a year entertaining tourists in Times Square, where he's spent more than two decades performing in his signature cowboy boots, hat, and underwear. Beyond street performances, Robert relies on merchandise, Cameo videos, appearances, and licensing his iconic persona to boost his income. But what does that income actually buy when the cost of living in New York is so high? In this episode of "The Pay Check," Robert breaks down how he earns, spends, budgets, and invests his money while managing the cost of living in one of the most expensive cities in the US. We dive into the Naked Cowboy's personal finances, including his everyday expenses, his plans for the future, and what it really costs to make it in NYC. Also read "I'm the Naked Cowboy. Here's the routine that lets me make a living singing in my underwear every day in Times Square": https://bit.ly/4rYfIxi And "Boomer who lives on Social Security struggles financially, is lonely": https://bit.ly/4s4COCw 00:00 - Intro 00:23 - Income & Work 03:00 - Housing & Utilities 05:26- Transportation 06:31 - Food & Groceries 07:46 - Lifestyle & Leisure 09:26 - Health & Insurance 10:08 - Debt, Savings, & Investments 11:46 - City-Specific Costs & Quirks 12:58 - Credits ------------------------------------------------------ #nakedcowboy #costofliving #nycliving #streetperformer #thepaycheck WATCH MORE: Breaking Down My $550,000 Retirement Savings In Bali, Indonesia https://youtu.be/HFV5UH10_eg Breaking Down My $159,000 Salary In Brooklyn, New York https://youtu.be/cTzumLDnauA Breaking Down My $306,500 Salary In San Francisco https://youtu.be/7VwEOyAcvJM Life Lessons From Big Tech Workers Who Got Laid Off https://youtu.be/3I-xv56cBUY Business Insider is a global newsroom covering business, technology, innovation, and the economy. Visit our homepage for the top stories of the day: https://www.businessinsider.com/?utm_source=youtube Sign up for our newsletters: https://www.businessinsider.com/subscription/newsletter?utm_source=youtube Find Business Insider on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/businessinsider ... on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/businessinsider ... on X: https://x.com/BusinessInsider ... on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@businessinsider Breaking Down My $250,000-$25,000 Salary As A Street Performer In NYC's Times Square | The Pay Check | Business Insider