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Maya M.
jobs
Anyone work in healthcare in Passaic?
Not sure if this has been asked before, but The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus.
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Emily Nelson
preach
38 upvotes
Allison B.
preach
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Jose Lewis
I'd say the biggest thing people don't talk about is outdoor recreation. it's not perfect but it works for me. Worth doing your research before committing.
21 upvotes
Nicholas Cooper
Real talk - this place is not for everyone, and I think that's OK.
If you value weather, you'll love it. The public transit is genuinely surprisingly good and I've found there are trade-offs but the good outweighs the bad. My neighborhood (Maple Ridge) is affordable and I feel safe walking around at night.
But if you're coming from New York, be prepared for the culture shock. pet-friendliness is completely different here. And Property taxes are high.
My advice would be to visit for at least a week before committing. Rent first, don't buy. And explore multiple neighborhoods - they're all different.
If you value weather, you'll love it. The public transit is genuinely surprisingly good and I've found there are trade-offs but the good outweighs the bad. My neighborhood (Maple Ridge) is affordable and I feel safe walking around at night.
But if you're coming from New York, be prepared for the culture shock. pet-friendliness is completely different here. And Property taxes are high.
My advice would be to visit for at least a week before committing. Rent first, don't buy. And explore multiple neighborhoods - they're all different.
12 upvotes
Leo Hall
If you're remote, this place is great for cost of living. it's improved dramatically in recent years. Internet is better than expected in most areas.
6 upvotes
Thomas Lewis
OK so I've been meaning to write this for a while. I moved here 4 years ago from Raleigh and here's my honest breakdown:
Housing: Buying is tough right now, renting is more reasonable. We're paying /mo for a 2-bed in Downtown. It's underrated for what you get.
Jobs: The market is manageable right now, especially in finance. If you're in engineering you might struggle.
People: Generally improving. It took about 5 months to build a solid friend group.
Food: better than expected. Tons of options if you like Thai.
It's not for everyone but it works for us..
Housing: Buying is tough right now, renting is more reasonable. We're paying /mo for a 2-bed in Downtown. It's underrated for what you get.
Jobs: The market is manageable right now, especially in finance. If you're in engineering you might struggle.
People: Generally improving. It took about 5 months to build a solid friend group.
Food: better than expected. Tons of options if you like Thai.
It's not for everyone but it works for us..
3 upvotes