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1. Florida because of the climate. I prefer warm weather. Fortunately, I currently live in Jacksonville, FL and enjoy 9 months of warm outdoor weather. Yes, it's hot and humid in the summer but I'd rather deal with that than cold. And at least I have a private inground pool in my yard to enjoy on those days.
2. New York. It's just a beautiful, scenic state all around with so much diversity in the landscape, cities and towns. I was born there and also lived in NYC for a couple years after college.
3. Massachusetts. I love all the quaint beautiful towns and cities. I'm not a big city guy but Boston is great to visit and is aesthetically appealing to me. Great schools, top notch healthcare and great scenery and activities, too.
4. Connecticut. My home state. It's just beautiful almost anywhere, safe, clean, great schools and healthcare. You have the beach, small mountains, plenty of outdoor activities, world class casinos, excellent food. The state balances rural and urban living very well. It's not really any more boring than surrounding states; at all. Unless you're a big city person. People are actually friendly, though reserved.
5. Pennsylvania. It's a beautiful state all around, similar to New York. Charming little cities and towns scattered everywhere and beautiful countryside. Cost of living is reasonable. Not sure about education or healthcare.
6. Maryland. I don't know much about it but outside of the Baltimore area, I think it's quite scenic in the mountains to the west and the oceanic areas to the southeast.
7. New Jersey. Honestly, I don't see the appeal of this state too much. I don't care for beaches. There's nothing too spectacular about the scenery within the state, although the northwestern portion is nice. The state lacks it's own major metro area. It's just kind of invaded by the NYC and Philly metro areas, which is bizarre. South Jersey seems boring, flat, run down and backwards.
But I would live in any of these states because I enjoy living anywhere and making the best of things.
South Jersey Is pretty bad. I didn't know NJ had such run down cities outside Newark and Camden and Paterson.
South Jersey Is pretty bad. I didn't know NJ had such run down cities outside Newark and Camden and Paterson.
Sure, NJ has a boatload of these. Elizabeth, Trenton, Atlantic City, East Orange, Passaic, Irvington, Long Branch, Neptune and so on. All post-industrial run down cities for a long time.
Sure, NJ has a boatload of these. Elizabeth, Trenton, Atlantic City, East Orange, Passaic, Irvington, Long Branch, Neptune and so on. All post-industrial run down cities for a long time.
Sure, NJ has a boatload of these. Elizabeth, Trenton, Atlantic City, East Orange, Passaic, Irvington, Long Branch, Neptune and so on. All post-industrial run down cities for a long time.
Yeah they make Worcester, Lowell, Lawrence, New Bedford look like playgrounds. I drove through East Orange today and was like wtf.
Also, Elizabeth isnt THAT bad. I actually like it. Long Branch too... its not bad at all. Do you mean Keanensburg?
I literally thought I was in AL or SC when I drove through Vineland. I dont know what that was, but I want absolutely no part of it lol.. I didnt realize Trump 2024 and "My son bangs your honor roll student's teacher" bumper stickers were a thing until I went here in.. early January I think? I have an SUV, I was the only non Pickup truck for a good amount of time there. Damn once you go south of Jackson NJ, it gets f*in weird.
I literally thought I was in AL or SC when I drove through Vineland. I dont know what that was, but I want absolutely no part of it lol.. I didnt realize Trump 2024 and "My son bangs your honor roll student's teacher" bumper stickers were a thing until I went here in.. early January I think? I have an SUV, I was the only non Pickup truck for a good amount of time there. Damn once you go south of Jackson NJ, it gets f*in weird.
North vs South Jersey. Civil War like differences, literally.
South Jersey Is pretty bad. I didn't know NJ had such run down cities outside Newark and Camden and Paterson.
NJ has no shortage of bad cities lol. Damn near all cities are pretty bad. South Jersey is worse IMO because its less economically developed than North/Central Jersey.
NJ has no shortage of bad cities lol. Damn near all cities are pretty bad. South Jersey is worse IMO because its less economically developed than North/Central Jersey.
Id say inland South Jersey is the worst area in the Northeast ive seen. Continuous economically depressed and underdeveloped masses of land.
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