NYers are saving thousands thanks to COVID-19 work-from-home setups

What doesn’t kill you makes your bank account stronger.

New Yorkers have saved upwards of $5,000 on average — among the largest amounts nationwide — since coronavirus lockdowns began in March 2020, a new study shows. Telecommuting and stay-at-home orders that slashed everyday work-related expenses and social spending resulted in Gothamites with full-time jobs amassing $475 in average monthly savings. New Jersey workers saved $410, according to the survey by CreditNinja. Nationally, working Americans have averaged savings of $329 monthly over the past year, with Alaskans topping the list at $654 and Louisiana pocketed the least with $149.