140k Household Income, Where to Buy in N Jersey? (Newark: lease, how much)

[Diane Giam]

Originally Posted by apvbguy

yes, monmouth has some affordable places but the ferry is way over $600 a month and the public schools aren't all that great

The Schools in the Freehold Regional School District are excellent and you have the option of the train in Matawan or 2 bus lines to NYC.
There is quite a bit he can get there for under $500,000 as the prices are dropping.

Diane G

[E-TOWN-R.I.P.]

Originally Posted by Arghh

This is miserable, I can't afford a thing, I make 140k in early 30's and it's considered horrible. What the heck am I missing...

Dude, be a man, grow a pair and tell your wife to get off her a$$ and waltz into her $100K job that she should be grateful to have in this economy. Put the kid(s) in daycare and with a $240K income you can live wherever the hell you want. I'm 30, don't make $100K and own a townhouse in Westfield. So don't tell me you can't do it with your income (combined or single). C'mon, bro, we should all be lucky to have your "problems."

[ahkeer]

Originally Posted by E-TOWN-R.I.P.

Dude, be a man, grow a pair and tell your wife to get off her a$$ and waltz into her $100K job that she should be grateful to have in this economy. Put the kid(s) in daycare and with a $240K income you can live wherever the hell you want. I'm 30, don't make $100K and own a townhouse in Westfield. So don't tell me you can't do it with your income (combined or single). C'mon, bro, we should all be lucky to have your "problems."

LOL...
I have similar sentiments about this post.

I would bet that most of the families in my 5 block radius..don't make much more than 140k..single or combined.

[jenny819]

Try white meadow lake in Rockaway Township very nice place to live - easy commute to NYC

[veuvegirl]

If you haven't already, try Maplewood/South Orange. It is a great community, very affordable, good schools. Easy to commute into the city, right on the Midtown Direct.

[JerseyG]

Originally Posted by E-TOWN-R.I.P.

Dude, be a man, grow a pair and tell your wife to get off her a$$ and waltz into her $100K job that she should be grateful to have in this economy. Put the kid(s) in daycare and with a $240K income you can live wherever the hell you want. I'm 30, don't make $100K and own a townhouse in Westfield. So don't tell me you can't do it with your income (combined or single). C'mon, bro, we should all be lucky to have your "problems."

Got kids, by any chance?

[JackedInPrinceton]

Originally Posted by E-TOWN-R.I.P.

Dude, be a man, grow a pair and tell your wife to get off her a$$ and waltz into her $100K job that she should be grateful to have in this economy. Put the kid(s) in daycare and with a $240K income you can live wherever the hell you want. I'm 30, don't make $100K and own a townhouse in Westfield. So don't tell me you can't do it with your income (combined or single). C'mon, bro, we should all be lucky to have your "problems."

So true haha... I know some people that make 40K are doing just fine. 140K-240K geez you have plenty of options.

[Busch Boy]

140,000 thousand is enough to live in a great area. I've seen a couple of people on city-data in the same boat. They have good paying jobs but have trouble finding a home that makes them happy. I think the key is to prioritize and sacrifice something.

Here are two scenarios:

A couple works hard in order to own a cape cod in a great town like Livingston or Glen Rock. The schools are good, so the kids go to public. High taxes/mortgage payments prevent the couple from owning two BMW's, so dad has a Honda and mom leases an entry-level Benz. They shop for good clothes at outlet centers in Pennsylvania or even settle with clothes from Target.

Another couple owns a 4-bedroom home in a lower middle class neighborhood like Lodi or maybe even a large Victorian in the historic section of Newark. The kids go to private school and dad owns a Lexus (he refuses to drive a Ford ). Mom has a closet full of high-end shoes and bags. They invest in a quality alarm system for the house.

Both of these families sacrificed something according to what was important to them. In NJ, it's impossible to have it "all" unless your rich or severely in debt.

[AJGIANTS]

Originally Posted by E-TOWN-R.I.P.

Dude, be a man, grow a pair and tell your wife to get off her a$$ and waltz into her $100K job that she should be grateful to have in this economy. Put the kid(s) in daycare and with a $240K income you can live wherever the hell you want. I'm 30, don't make $100K and own a townhouse in Westfield. So don't tell me you can't do it with your income (combined or single). C'mon, bro, we should all be lucky to have your "problems."

Awsome response. Im sick of seeing these princess wives "stay at home". Go out and get a job and contribute. The kids will be fine in daycare. They actually enjoy it and become more social. Having kids is an excuse to most women to get out of going to work everyday.

[tahiti]

Folks - this is starting to spiral downwards - stay on topic please......