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tsukinoxhana OP t1_ix98grn wrote

Reply to comment by SquirrelEnthusiast in Moving to NJ for a job in Raritan by tsukinoxhana

Man i wish

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angusshangus t1_ix9kgux wrote

It’s would be a pretty decent commute but check out Montclair. It’s pretty much the first stop for young professionals after leaving Brooklyn. Liberal political vibe. Night clubs, bars, terrific restaurants and cafes. Live music venue that gets medium sized acts. They have a well regarded film festival. Diverse community both racially and wealth. Midtown direct train to Penn station with like 4 or 5 stops in or near by down town. Again, not particularly close but if you are only going in to work 3x a week the commute might be worth it. Very cool town!

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J3NND3NT t1_ixau65l wrote

We left Montclair for Somerville because for the same monthly rental fee we could get a much bigger, better, safer, apartment vs. what we had in Montclair. We loved living in Montclair while my husband commuted to NYC but honestly if you’re not commuting to the city or nearby, you can get so much more for your money elsewhere.

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mcscrotumballs t1_ix9j5r1 wrote

I did this when I moved to the northeast (but commuted to upstate CT) and it was definitely worth the hassle. Some of my best friends and experiences were born from that decision

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stackered t1_ix9y59t wrote

you could live in hoboken or jersey city and commute. it'd be over an hour each way tho. New brunswick or morristown are good choices, Montclair too

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