Should I live in Manhattan or New Jersey? -

Hello..I m moving to NYC from TN for a new job and trying to decide whether to live in NYC or across the river in NJ. The facts: 1) I am in mid-thirties and single. and I can afford about $1800 - $2000 for rent.2) My work is in the midtown west area on 11th ave.3) I have a nice car here in TN, but I m willing to sell it if needed.I explored places in the midtown west neighborhood, and was able to find a clean 1br for $1900 (no dishwasher/laundry) - 10 min walk to work. Across the river, in Weehawken,NJ (20 min bus from work), I was able to find a huge 2 br apt for $1600 with city views (brand new kitchen etc. and free parking)I like to go out twice a week, and would like to enjoy the activities in NYC. I m torn between living the city life in NYC and the space/comfort of NJ. Thoughts? Experiences?

I agree - this is a tough one, but will try to help.Live in NYC (past resident)1-high rent, barely/no amenities/no space. 2-no need for a car (but don t let your driver s license expire. Keep renewing. You could decide in the future to move to another state, and all you d have to do is take the written test. That s what I did).3-easy access to museums, theature, etc.4-public transportation 5-neighborhood may be noisy w/car traffic (especially if it s near the Lincoln tunnel approach). Your view may be other buildings, or rooftops.6-high sales taxLive in NJ (I m a resident)1-lower rent (Weehawken) and you get more for your $$-especially free parking/dishwasher/laundry-unheard of in some NYC apts.2-Factor in commuting costs, i.e. monthly bus ticket via NJ Transit. Monthly ticket s the best way.3-Much quieter neighborhood-with a nice, peaceful view.4-Cheaper sales taxWould it be possible for you to visit the areas and check out the apts. you re considering moving into in NYC/Weehawken first? That would give you an idea of what you re in for.Personally? I d grab the Weehawken NJ apt. sight unseen, because it includes the dishwasher/laundry/free parking, plus bus service to NYC is pretty regular (and you could explore Hoboken, that s a little south of Weehawken; also in Jersey City, there s the Newport Center mall).Whatever your decision - all the best in your new job.

Congratulations on the new job! I would choose living in Weehawken, so you can keep your car and explore the rest of what NJ has to offer. As some one mentioned you can explore Hoboken, which has a great bar scene and plenty of great restaurants. Buses run all night long to and from Manhattan and should cost you no more than 3$ each way.You also pay less sales tax in NJ.Feel free to e-mail me if you have anymore questions or concerns.

you will probably find it a lot more convenient to live in manhattan, if you can afford it and its nice, then take it, unless you really want the comfort of laundry and free parking then choose new jersey, but keep in mind that the difference is in the transportation costs and probably in not being able to walk to places like the supermarket.

You might get bored in NJ...If I was you I would check out Queens or Brooklyn, its only a short subway ride from manhattan. There s more to do and the prices are more reasonable then Manhattan. Some good neighboorhoods in Queens are Astoria, Bay Side, Whitestone

Now that s a tough one