There are many costs associated with living in an increasingly expensive New York City, but the broker fee might be the most detested one. Moving into an apartment in the city can easily cost more than $10,

The New York City Council passed, in a 42-8 vote, a bill that will put an end to forcing tenant-paid brokers fees, as the city looks for strategies to tackle the housing affordability crisis. Now, whoever hires the broker will have to pay their fees.

If you want to move into an apartment in Boston, prepare to write a check for more than $10,000 first.That's because you need first and last month's rent, the security deposit and, in many cases, a broker's fee up front.