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New Jersey State is a vibrant and exciting place to visit, offering a wide range of attractions and experiences. From the historical sites of Atlantic City to the world-class beaches of Cape May, New Jersey State has something for everyone. The Boardwalk Empire, which includes stunning shoreline views, is another popular attraction in New Jersey. Shopping enthusiasts can find fantastic deals at outlet stores across the state, while families will enjoy the numerous amusement parks and kid-friendly attractions. The nightlife scene is also impressive, with plenty of bars, clubs and restaurants to choose from. Visitors often praise New Jersey State’s beautiful scenery along with its friendly people and welcoming atmosphere. Whether you’re looking for cultural exploration or an escape from reality, this state offers something for every type of traveler.

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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 Read More

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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 Read More

The State of New Jersey - 6/7/2009
I love it so far from what I've seen will be up there again to visit from Baltimore, Read More

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 Read More

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 Read More

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 Read More

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 Read More

NJ out of control! - 12/3/2008
The high property taxes are forsing retiries out of there home and Read More

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 Read More

New Jersey - 9/19/2008
highest costof living & worst quality of life of any state I have ever lived Read More

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