For context, I’m 24 & I just moved in a week ago with family in New Jersey (Kearny & Belleville area) but I’ve always thought about giving the city life a try. I’ve been plenty of times to Brooklyn, Manhattan, Harlem etc but never lived there.
New Jersey is more affordable than NYC boroughs arguably but might not have the same authenticity as living in the five boroughs. I’ve thought about building a circle/community in the city but worry I may be living too far to achieve it. New Jersey is not necessarily bad by any means but it’s just not New York.
Should I go all in on living in NYC or save my money living in Jersey while still having close proximity to the city?
u/Jancurlyhoes — 10 days ago