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I'm moving from Hilton Head, SC because I am sick of the small town. I've only lived here 2 years and am ready to go. I want to move up north and am looking into Philly, NJ, and Boston. Where in NY is good for a single, young proffessional. I like the city life and would like to be close but not IN the city. Any thoughts????
I know they are all different states, silly. I just don't have a particular preference right now. I can see how what I wrote could be confusing. I just know it will be one of those places. Just trying to get imput on any of those areas.
I've never been there personally (will get there one day!), but I've known A LOT of friends, former students of mine, ex-colleagues, etc., who have moved to Boston and loved it. It's got its slums and problems, etc., but is apparently a very vibrant place for people who love the big city. Very strong sense of identity, too, of being a unique place in the increasingly all-too-homogenous American landscape. Tons of variety in what to do, living choices, etc., from what I hear. High prices, to be sure, but they've got to be better than NYC. Don't let the winter-warnings scare you off. Even in Buffalo, where I grew up, there was always a lot to do in winter. And cozying up at your favorite coffee house, tavern, restaurant, etc., makes for close friendships and a deeper sense of belonging than you get in warmer, everyone's-in-their-air-conditioned-bubble parts of the country. Great summers, too.
Philly I'd be real careful about. A lot of slums, crime, worries about crime, not too many unwrecked/unabanonded places left, etc. This is tragically sad, because it certainly was a stately city, and all the dysfunction that makes it dangerous is just plain heartbreaking (and infuriating) to see. You can find or create a fine life in Philly, but it's going to be narrowly hemmed in by the very reasonable fear of very violent crime.
NJ might have some vibrant areas near-ish NYC, but certainly Newark, Jersey City, etc., have a lot of the same problems that Philly does.
Doubtless, better-informed others will chime in here, esp. about Philly & NJ. This IS a very helpful set of people. At the same time, have you tried forums about/dedicated to Boston, Philly, & NJ in particular?
... is what everybody wants and is, therefore, the most expensive unless it's a slum. That said, for the past 20 years more than a few former slums around NYC have become hot properties full of young, brave (or foolish) professionals with the money to rennovate and no young children to worry about. Parts of Brooklyn which once were awful are now nice or on their way to being nice. You may, may, want to look at some of these areas if you're looking to buy or rent something reasonable. Be forewarned, what is reasonable in NYC is outrageous elsewhere, however if you've wisely chosen the right neighborhood you could retire in 90% of the US with what you'll make in ten years or so of appreciation. Choose poorly and you turn to dust and crumble to the floor.
Long Island offers all that you are looking for. Close to the city, but not in the city. And, Long Island has plenty of beaches, wineries, and lots of other things to do. The only drawback is the cost. Rent and real estate is expensive.
But look into Long Island, it may be just what you're looking for.
-Bill
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