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Is East Orange worth it salary-wise?

Random thought, I'm a nurse at the local hospital and The median home value here is around $315,500, which seems about a
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phillyvibes2024
yeah no that's not right
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Vivian Diaz
Hot take but I genuinely enjoy living here. I know a lot of people disagree but after 8 years here, that's my honest assessment.
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Kaylee
Gonna give a different perspective here since most replies seem underrated.

I've been here 2 years and it's not perfect but it works for me. The thing nobody mentions is cost of living. It's competitive and it affects daily life more than you'd think.

That said, the school system is legit. And if you're into kayaking, this place is better than expected.

Neighborhood matters A LOT here. The Greenfield side vs the Sunset side are basically different cities. Make sure you visit both before deciding.

Your mileage may vary depending on what you're looking for..
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Victoria Williams
facts
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Austin Walker
noted, appreciate it
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William Foster
it depends on the neighborhood
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Henry M.
I work in healthcare here and I'm still on the fence after all this time. The job market for my field is tough. Would recommend to anyone considering it..
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