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OP: I have two main thoughts pertaining to this discussion...
You'll find that there are people who define any commute over nine minutes as torture - many of them have never done it. You'll also find that most don't choose to acknowledge the difference between commuting by car or by train - there's a huge difference. Commuting by car is non-productive; commuting by train can be quite productive even if it only produces some additional sleep time.
Babylon has "stuff;" Dix Hills has no "there" there.
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Originally Posted by blernard
That is true. Many posters here get all bent out of shape talking about long commutes while they drive 10 minutes to their job in Melville.
That said, I have personally commuted for many years out of multiple stations in both nassau and suffolk.
You get more for your money in Suffolk - let's be honest. But I found my happiness levels were most impacted by a short commute. More time at home with family vs a slightly larger property.
Everybody is going to have a different definition of "quality of life". Those of us who value leisure time and/or time with family are going to want the shortest commute possible, and we aren't really going to care whether it's by car or train.
Hopefully the OP is making the right decision for himself and his partner. What I worry about is the OP and his partner might be willing to accept the commute when they are excited about their new job and their new house, and everything is good. But what about when there is a blizzard, you have the flu, the LIRR is on strike or is having switching problems, the twins are sick and home from school, and your boss is still demanding that you be on time to work and that you aren't working enough overtime? Maybe an extreme example, but things often all go wrong at the same time.
Everybody is going to have a different definition of "quality of life". Those of us who value leisure time and/or time with family are going to want the shortest commute possible, and we aren't really going to care whether it's by car or train.
Hopefully the OP is making the right decision for himself and his partner. What I worry about is the OP and his partner might be willing to accept the commute when they are excited about their new job and their new house, and everything is good. But what about when there is a blizzard, you have the flu, the LIRR is on strike or is having switching problems, the twins are sick and home from school, and your boss is still demanding that you be on time to work and that you aren't working enough overtime? Maybe an extreme example, but things often all go wrong at the same time.
Nothing is perfect. Adults deal with change and adapt. Life goes on.
Nothing is perfect. Adults deal with change and adapt. Life goes on.
Yes, but the OP seems to have other options besides survival mode. But if the OP has very particular requirements about the type of area and the type of area, and isn't as interested in the amount of time he gets to spend there, then it makes sense, since, as I said, everybody defines quality of life differently. I just wanted the OP to be aware of the reality of the situation.
Yes, but the OP seems to have other options besides survival mode. But if the OP has very particular requirements about the type of area and the type of area, and isn't as interested in the amount of time he gets to spend there, then it makes sense, since, as I said, everybody defines quality of life differently. I just wanted the OP to be aware of the reality of the situation.
That's not the reality of the situation, that's your reality. The OP is aware of commuting times.
That's not the reality of the situation, that's your reality. The OP is aware of commuting times.
The OP was thinking that the commute time would be comparable to his current 45 minute commute. Other posters pointed out that the commute would be more than double. I then pointed out the reality that things can and will go wrong, often at the same time, although I did give a rather extreme (but not unrealistic) example.
The OP was thinking that the commute time would be comparable to his current 45 minute commute. Other posters pointed out that the commute would be more than double. I then pointed out the reality that things can and will go wrong, often at the same time, although I did give a rather extreme (but not unrealistic) example.
What you did is what you always do - exaggerate occasional commuting problems. We get it, you never want to commute more than ten or fifteen minutes but that's no reason to constantly throw up worst case scenarios as if they occur daily.
What you did is what you always do - exaggerate occasional commuting problems. We get it, you never want to commute more than ten or fifteen minutes but that's no reason to constantly throw up worst case scenarios as if they occur daily.
Occasional is becoming the norm lately with the LIRR.
OP seems very set on his wants and is obviously wealthy with a budget of 1M. At this point he has the information 10 times over.
Babylon = actual village with walkable downtown and plenty to do
Dix Hills = mcmansions with large lots, but absolutely nothing to do
I've never seen the draw to Dix Hills either, nor do I understand why he's so hell bent on those 2 towns with a 1 million dollar budget.
I vote Northport.
For our 1M+ budget, its looking like we will get the most house in these two areas closest to the city. My partner liked the northern central area of Long Island, however areas closer to the city vs Dix Hills, were a lot more expensive. (i.e. Woodbury or an area we saw called East Hills?). I like living in a village and near water. We both need walkability and a downtown area. SW Nassau neither SE nassau have that? Except some areas apparently in the 5 towns, and the taxes there look very high. (ALOT MORE!) for the same sized house in Babylon Village. I RESPECT the North Shore a lot! But I grew up in an area like the North Shore in NJ. Very Hilly/Wooded, and at times having to drive many places. I want something new for my children. I think Babylon Village might be it, We plan to do some hanging out there next month!
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For our 1M+ budget, its looking like we will get the most house in these two areas closest to the city. My partner liked the northern central area of Long Island, however areas closer to the city vs Dix Hills, were a lot more expensive. (i.e. Woodbury or an area we saw called East Hills?). I like living in a village and near water. We both need walkability and a downtown area. SW Nassau neither SE nassau have that? Except some areas apparently in the 5 towns, and the taxes there look very high. (ALOT MORE!) for the same sized house in Babylon Village. I RESPECT the North Shore a lot! But I grew up in an area like the North Shore in NJ. Very Hilly/Wooded, and at times having to drive many places. I want something new for my children. I think Babylon Village might be it, We plan to do some hanging out there next month!
Woodbury is very expensive. I'm going to say it again as others have - you owe it to yourself to talk a walk through northport village. It sounds exactly what you're looking for.
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