Jersey has a terrible reputation, but honestly it’s not that bad. True, the environment isn’t the greatest, and the people are not the most enlightened, but I grew up with it and have learned to love it, especially after living in Florida.

I love the proximity to the city, and there’s plenty of areas that have the same hipster appeal that many search for in New York (like Monclair for example). Public transportation is pretty good, the food is good, but Jersey is a little behind on fashion despite the ridiculous amount of shopping malls.

Pretty much it’s a give and take relationship, but the good outweighs the bad.