Potential Relocation to work in Camden, NJ - Is Main Line PA an option to live? (Philadelphia: sale, real estate)

[frankgn87]

Originally Posted by HeavenWood

I know some people who do it, but I personally wouldn't. You'd probably be looking at 45 minutes during rush hour, so while you can do a lot worse, you can certainly do a lot better. Haddonfield is the most Main Line-like town on the Jersey side of the river, and is pretty much a hop, skip, and a jump to Camden--especially if your job is convenient to Patco.


I think he was saying the New Jersey public schools are good as well, not that South Jersey is better than SEPA.

Thank you. You understand..

[bryson662001]

Do your self a favor and explore and research Moorestown. A few years ago one of those magazines rated it the best place to live in the U.S.

[PhillyViaBoston]

Originally Posted by bryson662001

Do your self a favor and explore and research Moorestown. A few years ago one of those magazines rated it the best place to live in the U.S.

And then a year later that same US News & World Report rated Nether Providence Township (Media area) one of the best places, topping Moorestown.

[BPP1999]

Originally Posted by PhillyViaBoston

And then a year later that same US News & World Report rated Nether Providence Township (Media area) one of the best places, topping Moorestown.

Moorestown was top rated. Nether Providence was number 6 or 7 when it was rated. Either way, they are both great places.

[ElijahAstin]

Originally Posted by BPP1999

Moorestown was top rated. Nether Providence was number 6 or 7 when it was rated. Either way, they are both great places.

And, of course, one of them makes for a much easier commute to Camden than the other.

[southbound_295]

Originally Posted by Summersm343

Right, because you know, the PA side has no good schools

Best schools in the metro:

Number 1 is in Philadelphia: Masterman
Out of the top ten, 9 are on the PA side. One is on the NJ side: Haddonfield, ranked number 6

Out of the top 100 schools in the metro, 20 are in NJ. 80 are in PA

The Top 100 Philadelphia-Area Public Schools 2012 | Philadelphia Magazine Articles

You're right though Frank, the good schools are in NJ. Keep up with your nonsense.

And the taxes are different, you just have no idea what you are talking about. On average, NJ pays more in taxes then PA. Doesn't matter how you look at it. We proved this to you before, you just refuse to accept it.

The only thing I agree with you on is the long commute, but keep it to that. You don't need to make crap up and lie.

While there are some fine magnet & charter schools, no one with kids should hang their hat on them. Why? Because their kids are not guaranteed entry. That's why.

Someone with kids can gauge how schools would work for their kids. Someone who is planning on having kids can not do that.

[frankgn87]

Originally Posted by southbound_295

While there are some fine magnet & charter schools, no one with kids should hang their hat on them. Why? Because their kids are not guaranteed entry. That's why.

Someone with kids can gauge how schools would work for their kids. Someone who is planning on having kids can not do that.

Exactly. Who wants to gamble on their kids education?? No one. Roll the dice and hope they get into a good school??

[drive carephilly]

Originally Posted by legalknievel

As far as NJ, yes, we're looking into Collingswood and the Haddons - as we call them. What's the difference between Haddonfield, Haddonfield Heights and Haddon Township?

They're all different towns, different schools, different mayors, etc. BTW - it's HADDON Heights and just to make it more confusing the main part of Haddon Township between Haddonfield and Collingswood is aka "Westmont".

Frankly, from what I've seen, the houses are more expensive in PA Burbs, but they're cheaper in the South Jersey side. So, some of the difference is just made up in how to spend the same money (i.e., we could probably get around the same thing for the same budget -- it's just a long term issues with taxes versus house investment).

A lot of people look at a town in NJ then a dissimilar town in PA and say "whoa, look at the difference in taxes." It's true that property taxes are generally higher in NJ but you really need to look at the total tax picture.

If you live in NJ you get to write off the Philadelphia wage tax (3.9%) against your state income taxes. Most towns in the PA suburbs also have a wage tax of up to 1%. There's no such luck if you live in PA. I would also consider the cost of the both commutes in your equation.

Philadelphia is certainly gay friendly and most of the suburbs too but the ruling party in Harrisburg is actually quite hostile. NJ is a much more friendly place to be (legally speaking) for a gay couple thinking of starting a family.

[frankgn87]

Originally Posted by drive carephilly

They're all different towns, different schools, different mayors, etc. BTW - it's HADDON Heights and just to make it more confusing the main part of Haddon Township between Haddonfield and Collingswood is aka "Westmont".



A lot of people look at a town in NJ then a dissimilar town in PA and say "whoa, look at the difference in taxes." It's true that property taxes are generally higher in NJ but you really need to look at the total tax picture.

If you live in NJ you get to write off the Philadelphia wage tax (3.9%) against your state income taxes. Most towns in the PA suburbs also have a wage tax of up to 1%. There's no such luck if you live in PA. I would also consider the cost of the both commutes in your equation.

Philadelphia is certainly gay friendly and most of the suburbs too but the ruling party in Harrisburg is actually quite hostile. NJ is a much more friendly place to be (legally speaking) for a gay couple thinking of starting a family.

AND homes cost a good bit more in PA then in NJ. We have friends home shopping now and they tell us for similar homes, you can pay $100k MORE in PA then in NJ . On $250k-350k homes

[drive carephilly]

Originally Posted by frankgn87

AND homes cost a good bit more in PA then in NJ. We have friends home shopping now and they tell us for similar homes, you can pay $100k MORE in PA then in NJ . On $250k-350k homes

part of the reason that's the case is because of property taxes. Since hardly anyone pays cash for a house most people are far more concerned with what their monthly payment will be as opposed to what the sales price winds up being.

An extra $120 month in property taxes is equivalent to an extra $25,000 on the sale price.