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The prices for some items at Byler's was fabulous. Other items were "OK" and some were a bit expensive. (By the way, I loved Byler's) I think if you shop more than one store, use your coupons, follow the sales, and stock up when the item is on sale, you should do very well. Our shopping, in New York (for two of us) runs about $330 a month and we do eat well, as those who have seen me can verify as true. ![]() Charley |
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Absolutely, that is exactly why wages and real estate prices in this state are so out proportion. People who have to live and work here can barely afford to own a house. Some can't, which explains the 52% rise in Sussex Co foreclosures this year.
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My insurance more than doubled when I moved here from NH. TN was cheaper than NH.
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I used to love the Pathmark back in Philly. We stopped in last Sat when visiting and got a whole pork loin for $1.49. The buys are super. Also, produce junction is amazing for produce. it is interesting going around to the different markets. I check the ads on the computer and make my list then go store hopping. BTW, I spend more than you when I go to the food store. About $120 or $150 weekly. some are horrified at what I spend but that also includes my soaps and washes, cleaning and paper products, sodas and water. And You are not that Big charley. You look good. get over 50, not many have the hard bods that we had when we were 20. We change with age. when people see my wedding picture, they say "you were so tiny". Needless to say, I'm still small but not as tiny as I was. |
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I called GEICO this morning. I gave them an address at Nobles Pond and asked them for a quote based on my current auto coverage and usage. My policy in New York is $499.50 for both cars for 6 months. The equivalent quote for the 19904 area code address I gave them would be $326 - approximately 35% lower than New York. Charley |
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This is happening all over the country. This is why many are moving to DE because it is a tad better than where the come from. If I thought another state was better than DE, I certainly move there. Life is too short not to be where you want to be. Being a retired person, I have that option to pick up and go. That is why we are here in DE. Had enough of the high taxes in PA, car insurance in Philly and paying a sales tax. WHen we moved here, we saved $720 a year on Car insurance and car payments (no sales tax) Plus, our taxes in Philly were $2300, now they are around $400 a year. I thought I died and went to heaven. |
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I dont' know why I spend so much more than most people. We buy cat litter and cat food too.
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You're right, people come here to retire with a bunch of cash from the sale of a property they had owned for 30 years and think they hit the lottery. They look at our real estate values relative to their previous state, not relative to the average local wage. That mentality is pushing the local real estate market out of reach for locals who need to make a mortgage payment on an average wage. Average wages and quality of living is actually a little higher in TN around the larger metro areas yet the sale property there would cost 1/3 what it does here. Wages, real estate and costs of living are very much in proportion there. |
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