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I looked in South Jersey before retiring to NC and without getting into specifics it was not for us.
Having been born and raised in South Jersey and living there most of my life, I think the only thing I take exception to is painting the entire area with a broad brush as if it wasn't a rather diverse place in terms of towns and communities. It's like me driving through Linden and then pronouncing all of North Jersey, "not for me". There are plenty of areas of South Jersey I would never live and you really aren't going to offend me with anything you say. Before I really looked into the Swedesboro area, I would have never considered it, but now we love it. I just have an issue if people base their opinion or decision on generalities and stereotypes and paint the entire southern part of the state with a broad brush. You have to remember it contains places as wildly opposing as Salem/Vineland and Moorestown/Cherry Hill.
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Good to know, thanks.
Do South Jersians root for Devils or Flyers?
If someone works in Philly, what are pros/cons to living in South Jers vs PA?
In terms of sports, the vast majority in South Jersey are Philly sports fans. Some people root for the Devils, but it's definitely a small minority. You can't even get the Devils on TV unless you pay for the NHL package.
In terms of working in Philly and living in Jersey, there are some benefits. Most areas of South Jersey have easier access to Philly then many of the PA suburbs. Especially when you are looking for good schools and more affordable housing. There are some minor tax benefits in that if you work in Philly you pay city wage tax. NJ lets you deduct what you pay in city wage tax from your NJ state tax liability, so that becomes a wash for most people. The downside is having to pay to get into the city everyday. The bridges, with one exception, all have a $5 toll and there is only one mass transit option the PATCO train and that runs around $5.20 or so depending on where you pick it up from. Property taxes are variable, but most find that the cost in the main PA suburbs near Philly are pretty similar to those in most areas of South Jersey.
Good to know, thanks.
Do South Jersians root for Devils or Flyers?
If someone works in Philly, what are pros/cons to living in South Jers vs PA?
Flyers, Phillies, Eagles and 76ers! I don't know about the pros/cons of NJ vs. PA, I would guess it depends where in PA and where in south Jersey. I know I wouldn't want to have to take the SureKill expressway every day, which you'd probably take if you lived out in the burbs of Pa. Also you stated you wanted less crowded and more affordable, which can certainly be found in PA but those areas are not going to be anywhere near Philly.
Check out Montville, Kinnelon, Butler area. Pretty suburban, taxes better than essex and you have the outside chance of a bear wadering through your yard.
Check out Montville, Kinnelon, Butler area. Pretty suburban, taxes better than essex and you have the outside chance of a bear wadering through your yard.
I actually saw Montville on some "best places to live" list. Is it that good? lol Some of these best list places are not that good and actually overrated. I don't know about NJ ones, just from what I saw in other states.
Your best bet is South Jersey.
Northwest New Jersey is cheap,but it isn't as diverse as South Jersey.
I like South Jersey,even though I'm from North Jersey,Essex County to be exact.
The housing and taxes are comparable to North Carolina.
The same people snubbing South Jersey are the same people who would move to Nc in a minute.
Having lived in both,in my honest,honest opinion, south Jersey is so similiar to Nc,at times I feel as if I am in Nc.
I can drive 5 minutes from my house and see farms,and there is so much green and trees,parks,etc.
The bonus? You are in the middle of 2 great cities,depending on where you are in south Jersey.
You could either head into Nyc or Philly.
Others can head into Philly,Baltimore,or Washington D.C.
South Jersey(the Western part anyway,forget the shore) is Nj's best kept secret.
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