Moving from the Bay Area. Worth it? Where to live? (Ramsey: rentals, daycare)

[drums]

My husband is considering a job in tarrytown. We are moving away from the Bay Area California because if our inability to afford a decent home here. He has 3 potential offers and I am trying to figure out which would suit our needs best (San deigo, PA, Tarrytown). Will really appreciate your inputs. Which areas would be best to live in?

Background: non-white couple with 2 elementary school/daycare kids. Make 250K $ annually combined. I work from home.

Priorities:

- good public schools and a safe area
- commute under 20 minutes to work
- be able to afford at least a 3-bedroom house comfortably (for reference we pay 3500$ rent per month right now for a 2 bedroom and looking to drastically reduce that amount). We are also open to buying if under 500k.

Any other inputs about the area will be welcome.

Thanks in advance.

[Jackal1]

So are you looking to rule out the white neighborhoods?

[drums]

Originally Posted by Jackal1

So are you looking to rule out the white neighborhoods?

No not really
Would prefer a diverse neighborhood though

[Mightyqueen801]

Tarrytown is in New York and would not be an easy commute from anywhere in New Jersey. You'd have to deal with the Tappan Zee Bridge--excuse me, the Mario Cuomo Bridge--coming and going.

[Retriever]

Originally Posted by Mightyqueen801

Tarrytown is in New York and would not be an easy commute from anywhere in New Jersey. You'd have to deal with the Tappan Zee Bridge--excuse me, the Mario Cuomo Bridge--coming and going.

I agree that it would be better to live in NY state, but perhaps a town like Ramsey, NJ would make sense for the OP if she wants to live in our state. It would probably take ~30 minutes to commute to Tarrytown from Ramsey, and there are rentals w/in her budget in Ramsey.

[Robert137]

I suggest you visit the Westchester county forum (NY). Tarrytown is in Westchester and would probably be your best bet for a short commute. White Plains is a small city just a few miles from Tarrytown that might meet your objectives.

[GiantRutgersfan]

Originally Posted by Retriever

I agree that it would be better to live in NY state, but perhaps a town like Ramsey, NJ would make sense for the OP if she wants to live in our state. It would probably take ~30 minutes to commute to Tarrytown from Ramsey, and there are rentals w/in her budget in Ramsey.

Ramsey or Mahwah could work. So could the Park Ridge area of your are near the parkway. It’s a very limited slice of NJ though that will get over the bridge in 30 minutes (and she asked for 20minutes). This should get reposted on the NY board as you have some options there as well.

FYI that the Tappan Zee bridge currently only has a $5 toll round trip. The bridge was just replaced and they have not increased the toll. I could see NY increasing it a buck or two.

[Shet]

Originally Posted by drums

My husband is considering a job in tarrytown. We are moving away from the Bay Area California because if our inability to afford a decent home here. He has 3 potential offers and I am trying to figure out which would suit our needs best (San deigo, PA, Tarrytown). Will really appreciate your inputs. Which areas would be best to live in

Thanks in advance.

The cold weather and snow is not worth it. Stay in Bay area. Also Tarrytown does not have many jobs. You will likely have to move again if you want to change jobs.

[foodyum]

I would look in the Closter/Norwood/Northvale area. The commute is about a half an hour to Tarrytown. No problem with your rental budget, house buying may be more difficult. Go up 9w to TPZ. Its a lovely commute with great views and not bad unless you are behind school buses. Most people would give their right arm for such an easy, low cost commute. I am not as familiar with the westchester and ct town that are commutable but you might want to ask on those forums.
Large Korean population in the towns mentioned.

[Creamer1]

We're gonna have $15 an hour minimum age at some unknown point. Come on over!