Relocation advice needed (New York, Binghamton, Endicott: 2010, Home Depot, established neighborhood)

[afeiner]

My company is relocating me from Newbury Park,California to the East coast. I was given the choice between Washington, NY or Boston, I am not sure which one I prefer. I have to submit my decision by the end of 2/2010.
I must admit I am quite happy to leave CA, as living here is becoming a burden.
Here are some "We would like" we are hoping for:
1. We have s budget of 400K - 425K to buy a house.
2. Strongly prefer out of the city, some nice safe place which can also offer work for my wife which is a personal trainer, currently works for Gold's.
3. Schools are not a factor, our youngest daughter is graduating high school this year.
4. Good public transportation into the city.
5. Older, established neighborhoods over newly built.

I hope i have provided enough for you to try and help us with a good advice.

Any advice is greatly appreciated

[CookiesNCream]

Surprised you say living in CA is becoming a "burden." I would think it would cost even more to live in New York!

[ckhthankgod]

Originally Posted by afeiner

My company is relocating me from Newbury Park,California to the East coast. I was given the choice between Washington, NY or Boston, I am not sure which one I prefer. I have to submit my decision by the end of 2/2010.
I must admit I am quite happy to leave CA, as living here is becoming a burden.
Here are some "We would like" we are hoping for:
1. We have s budget of 400K - 425K to buy a house.
2. Strongly prefer out of the city, some nice safe place which can also offer work for my wife which is a personal trainer, currently works for Gold's.
3. Schools are not a factor, our youngest daughter is graduating high school this year.
4. Good public transportation into the city.
5. Older, established neighborhoods over newly built.

I hope i have provided enough for you to try and help us with a good advice.

Any advice is greatly appreciated

Where in NY would you be moving to?

[bdkalaf]

There are many negative posts on many sites about Binghamton, but most are not true. Here are some links where you can get more unbiased info:
www.gobroomecounty.com and www.pressconnects.com

Major Dept. Stores Major Clothing Stores
++++++++++++++ ++++++++++++++++
Bon-Ton Abercrombie & Fitch
Macy's Aeropostale
Kohl's American Eagle Outfitters
Boscov's Ann Taylor Loft
JC Penney Charlotte Russe
Sears Christopher & Banks
Target Deb Shoppes
Wal-Mart Dress Barn
Burlington Coat Factory Eddie Bauer
K-Mart Express/Limited
Fashion Bug
Gap
Hollister
Hot Topic
Lane Bryant
Lerners
Mandee
NY & Company
Old Navy
Peter Harris
Rue 21
Talbot's
Tuxedo Junction
Zumiez
Grocery Stores
+++++++++++ Banks
P & C Markets +++++
Price Chopper Chemung Canal Trust
Wegman's HSBC USA
Weis Markets M & T Bank
NBT
Tioga State Bank
Other Major Retailers
++++++++++++++++ Live Theatre
Olum's ++++++++++
Best Buy Anderson Center for Performing Arts
Raymour & Flanigan Cider Mill Playhouse
Dick's Sporting Goods Endicott Performing Arts Center
Big Lot's Ti-Ahwaga Performing Arts Center
Gander Mountain
Christmas Tree Shops Opera
Petsmart +++++
Petco Tri-Cities Opera
Toys R Us
Family Dollar Orchestra
Dollar General ++++++++
Dollar Tree Binghamton Philharmonic
Barne's & Noble
Home Depot Museums
Lowe's +++++++
Bement-Billings Farmstead
Phelps Mansion
Roberson Museum & Science Ctr.
Observatory
+++++++++
Kopernik Space Education Center Sports
+++++
Binghamton Mets Baseball
Binghamton Senators Hockey

Most of these businesses and organizations have websites. I would suggest you check some of them out. This will give you a clearer picture of what our area is like.