re: Is NYC really worth the incredibly high prices?

Wife and I have been several times. Stayed at a different hotel each time but typically always around the cathedral/central park area. Could probably stay cheaper elsewhere but we like being in that area and taking an Uber each day to different areas. Definitely worth going, food is great and as expensive as you want to make it. We splurge some days and eat cheap street meals some days. The cocktails/wine is what gets us but we enjoy it. I think it’s a city that everyone should experience but I know many people that want nothing to do with it.