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Emma Thompson housing

Cost of living reality check -Tenafly

Hey folks, Poverty rate is 3.7%, which is pretty low. Household incomes average around $208,088 in Tenafly. The weather takes some getting used to. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. Am I wrong here? Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable.
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Julian Phillips
I'd say the biggest thing people don't talk about is dating scene. I love the pace of life here. Worth doing your research before committing.
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Mackenzie Castillo
Great question. I'll try to be comprehensive here.

I'm a project manager who relocated here from San Diego about 5 years ago. The main reasons were quality of life and a job opportunity.

Pros I've experienced:
- Decent public transit for the size
- Lots of new development happening
- Close to major attractions

Cons that are real:
- Rising rent and home prices
- Urban sprawl is real

Financially, we've found it underrated compared to where we came from. If you look outside the main areas you can find deals. Groceries are reasonable, gas is improving.

Socially, it's been a really good experience overall. Happy to answer more specific questions..
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