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Laraujo31 t1_j6n5m05 wrote

Triangle Park is up the block and it has been the scene of shootings this past year. Cops are stationed there though. That being said, that block is actually not bad. You are close to the lightrail and multiple bus stops. As for your commute, I go to LIC once a month and live in the Greenville area. It does suck but its not the end of the world. I have to be in the office by 7 am and leave around 4, so i am catching the beginning of rush hour. Driving in is easy but the afternoon sucks. I know a lot of people who work in Queens and live in JC and they do just fine with the commute (they use public transportation). Obviously living in queens would be easier but don't think commuting from JC is impossible. A lot of homes in queens are selling for over 600K so i can see why JC is an option.

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IndividualBad9136 OP t1_j6nrap2 wrote

Yeah, I think that was a really big thing for us is the affordability of JC compared to these others areas. I’d I didn’t have to do it every day and could take public transportation a few days I don’t think I’d mind as much. But right now hours are wonky and need my car.

Thank you though for your insight!

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Laraujo31 t1_j6nwpge wrote

As others have pointed out you should take the cost of using your car (tolls, gas, etc) into account. But even after taking the cost of commuting into account, it is probably less expensive to live in NJ. Depending on your workhours, traffic may not even be that bad.

Best of luck!

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IndividualBad9136 OP t1_j6p0v9a wrote

Yeah, I think perhaps I should try the drive a few times to get a better idea. But I do believe you’re right, in terms of expenses. I think it’s a bit cheaper but not as significant as one would hope. But, I guess that just nyc/nj for ya.

Thanks so much for your insight!

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