I work at a fully remote company and live with my spouse on Manhattan (the upper west side to be precise). I take walks through Central Park everyday and frequently work at a few of the different public libraries.
I love living in a place with so many people, great museums, and great restaurants. It’s very walkable and I love the subways. I meet many interesting people at coffee shops and in the park.
The taxes are a high but overall it is cheaper than I expected.