My heart lies in NJ for sure despite my complicated relationship with it- but it's home and always will be.

Depends on the area you're going!

Oh definitely agreed! We're still here because I love the beach- but it's so population dense these days it hard to enjoy. But they are compromises we've made. I feel less stressed out in PA because the pace is slower, but that's the nature of the beast here.

Check out Croydon or something outside of Philly- not sure where exactly your job is but you'd get more bang for your buck. I'm Jersey born and raised but PA is nice, my BF is originally from mid PA so we go back a lot.

I'm Jersey born and raised- but my BF is from PA near Harrisburg, just outside of it on the Susquehanna. PA is beautiful and it doesn't get enough credit! Plus love all the breweries out there.