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The phrase "afford to live" is correct and usable in written English.
You can use it when discussing the financial ability to cover living expenses or maintain a certain lifestyle.
Example: "Many people struggle to afford to live in cities where the cost of living is high."
Alternatives: "financially sustain" or "manage living expenses".
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They cannot afford to live there.
"I can't afford to live in Brooklyn.
"They can't afford to live there".
"I can't afford to live on that".
We cannot afford to live anymore".
"They couldn't afford to live in Manhattan".
Or couldn't afford to live here.
Can they afford to live there?
"I can afford to live very comfortably.
People can't afford to live here anymore.
Can students afford to live near universities?
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