Inside the $96-a-month housing deal in Yellowstone
New York Post • • entertainment
Key Points:
- Zoe De La Paz left her $75,000 corporate mechanical design job in Chicago to work as a seamstress at Yellowstone National Park, seeking greater fulfillment and a lifestyle change.
- At Yellowstone, she earns $19.25 an hour and pays only $96 monthly for rent, utilities, and WiFi in a dorm-style room, significantly reducing her living expenses.
- Despite earning less than before, De La Paz values living in a beautiful natural setting and enjoys perks like allowing friends and family to visit the park affordably.
- She maintains solid financial habits, including an emergency fund of $11,000 and a 401(k) with over $34,000 from her previous employment.
- Her seasonal contract ends in December, and she is considering job opportunities in Los Angeles or New York City, planning to continue working as a seamstress.
