JC is the better of all the options. You’re closer to liberty state park for the outdoors and if you’re closer to the water, you have the path and ferry as an option. If you want more bars and restaurants, take the light rail or quick Uber to Hoboken. JC is more chill too. Like everyone said, Hoboken has a lot of after college grads and unless you live close to the path, it’ll be a walk. Also moved from the city and it’s for sure the next best thing if you have to be in jersey