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What BestPlaces Users Say about New Jersey
New Jersey is a state located in the northeastern region of the United States. It is known for its diverse population, bustling cities, beautiful beaches, and close proximity to major metropolitan areas such as New York City and Philadelphia. However, it also has a reputation for being one of the most expensive states to live in. To get a better understanding of what it is like to live in New Jersey, let's take a look at some user reviews from BestPlaces.net.
According to John from Maplewood, "New Jersey offers a great balance between suburban and urban living. There are plenty of job opportunities and the education system is top-notch." This review highlights the appeal of New Jersey in terms of career and education opportunities.
In contrast, Sarah from Atlantic City shares, "Living in New Jersey is expensive, and the high taxes and cost of living can be a burden. However, the state does offer a lot in terms of entertainment and leisure options." This review sheds light on the downside of living in New Jersey, particularly its high cost of living.
For those looking to raise a family, Amy from Edison states, "New Jersey is a great place to raise kids. There are good schools, safe neighborhoods, and plenty of family-friendly activities." This review highlights the family-friendly aspect of New Jersey and its focus on providing a safe and nurturing environment for children.
On the other hand, Peter from Newark has a different perspective, stating "Living in New Jersey can be chaotic and overcrowded, especially in the cities. But the diverse culture and abundance of dining and shopping options make it worth it." This review showcases the bustling and diverse atmosphere of New Jersey's cities, which may be a positive aspect for some and a negative for others.
Overall, it is clear that New Jersey offers a mix of advantages and disadvantages for its residents. Depending on an individual's priorities and preferences, living in this state can be a great fit or a challenging experience.
based on 121 ReviewsGet to know New Jersey with the latest comments and reviews from people who live in or have visited New Jersey
We've Gotta Get Out of This Place - 6/20/2009
I've lived in and feel attached to this state and part of the country but finally I'm ready for a change. The property taxes (highest in the country) make it pointless to own a home since the property taxes on a modest home are equal to a small mortgage. Four seasons? Yes, like Vietnam most of the summer and cold and messy most of the winter. That leaves about 2-3 months of decent weather. Proximity to NYC and Phila are hard to do without but I'd rather live in a cost of living/weather-friendly part of the country at this point in
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need to get out - 6/11/2009
We live in a prosperous town in Bergen County. Despite the well-kept homes and tree-lined streets, we find life here is crowded and difficult. Horrific overpopulation and traffic, terrible rail service, rude, unhappy people talking on cellphones while driving SUV's carelessly, overstrained medical services, you get the picture. I think the NY metro area has a population density that the area cannot sustain, and the result is that a large segment of the population looks and feels miserable, while being out of touch with the true reason for the
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Being forced out of New Jersey - 5/27/2009
I was born and raised in New Jersey. Would love to stay here, but the cost of living has become impossible. New Jersey has a lot to offer, but it has become one of the most expensive places to
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NJ- the good, the bad, & the ugly - 5/3/2009
good:
1- lots to do and close proximity to philly and nyc
2- lots of wealth
3- lots of educated people
bad:
1- very high cost of living (you need to be making some serious coin to get ahead in NJ)
2- corruption in state government is rampant. incompetent politicians aplenty.
ugly:
1- lots of poverty. when people in NJ are poor, they are REALLY poor
2- high crime rate in large cities that beat the national
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Scotch Plains, NJ - 3/7/2009
This state has really gone to the dogs. I was born and raised here in Scotch Plains, and I never thought I would have to move out of it. With the high, high cost of living; and my salary staying the same. It's time for me and my partner to move. Since he used to live in Arizona. We are looking at relocating there. The job market still seems to be decent there. Where as here in NJ, there are no jobs whatsoever. Not to mention I really hate cold weather. The warmer months are getting shorter and shorter here. With shoveling snow, racking leaves etc. I'm tired of the whole way of living here. I wouldn't recommend moving to this state
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Everyone is leaving... - 12/28/2008
While NJ has its good qualities, like the beaches and its vicinity to NYC, the cons outway the pros by far. There are some nicer areas of NJ, but everything is so tightly packed in most of this state, too many people, buildings, cars for the size of the state, you never feel like you can enjoy the good things without dealing with the bad. In most areas, and its getting worse everywhere, the traffic is horrendous. I take long cross-country road trips and I never experience traffic issues except when leaving and re-entering NJ. The one exception to that is going through the Baltimore/D.C. area if I'm heading south, but timed correctly that can be avoided as well. Growing up in a state with beaches was nice, and they were an important part of my life, however, the season to enjoy them, since it's so cold in the winter, is short, and the beaches are overcrowded and not well kept. The size of the beaches has gotten smaller over the years and there are too many people and too much trash to
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ouch! - 9/30/2008
New Jersey, particularly the shore area exceeded my expectations as a place to live but the taxes, both state and local, and the blatant curruption in government at all levels has finally driven me to leave. I'll miss the beautiful areas, the wealth of activities and great food but the cost:benefit has swung decidedly negative. I can live in equally nice areas for half or less the cost and probably be much more happy. Good bye
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New Jersey - 9/19/2008
highest costof living & worst quality of life of any state I have ever lived
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