Why not NYC? i feel like people say NYC is expensive but do not calculate the savings you get from no car and that you can live outside of Manhattan. Newark is cheaper than NYC but that comes at a cost, you probably would want a car so car cost, there are less things to do in newark and most of newark is quiet after like 7pm. Idk if you are single or not but more social/romantic activities if you are into than in NYC.

Also it is much easier to find roommates in nyc if you are down for that.

NJ taxes are pretty comparable to nyc taxes so you do not save there and much more job opportunities in NYC.

Really research and see if you can live in nyc. Look at brooklyn, downtown manhattan, and queens basically anywhere with good subway access. Since you are not looking to move in the high demand months (summer) it should be cheaper.

TL;DR: look at nyc, the cost might not be as bad as it seems

Good luck, make that move!

I don't mean this to be a jerk, but please use the search and you'll find this question asked and answered several times in the past few months, with tons of helpful answers/suggestions.

Good luck with the move!

I live downtown/university heights. I also work in Newark, but it’s a short walk/electric scooter ride/subway ride from Newark Penn and then 22 minutes to World Trade Center.

My rent is probably less than half what it would be for a 1bed in Tribeca. Not to mention I have my own washer/dryer, nice appliances/finishing and a gym in the basement. Wouldn’t call it luxury but definitely miles better than the walk ups in NYC.

Agree with others about Newark not being dangerous if you’re not looking for trouble. Miles safer than NYC imo. There just isn’t that much to do here after 9pm though. I end up going into the city 2-4x a week to meet friends and grab a drink.

23 is old enough to understand how the search bar works

North Newark is def booming, and in the 5 yrs I’ve been here not once I have felt in danger, I commute early in the morning to work and weekends I get home late from partying and it’s all good. A lot of renovation and new condos bldg coming up lately in the area as well

I’m born and raised in Newark, and I can tell you this much….. if you stay out these streets the streets won’t bother you…. I work down the neck of Newark behind penn station so if you want any direction as for more quiet areas with not much going on but still close to downtown Newark and stores and good eats plus all the events concerts and games and etc… then I would say the ironbound section of Newark for the most part is quiet as kept, society hill townhouses is more so a gated community so that’s a good spot…. North Newark Lake street side pass Bloomfield avenue… But also there’s a lot of areas you can adjust too and not worry at all.. As for places to avoid , i will say some just are drug environments where a lot of crackheads will steal or beg just to get high like Seth Boyden area , also Hyatt Courts, and Pennington courts … and 18th avenue towards grove street, all drug activity.. but like I said .. any negativity is followed by negative activities … and if you not in that lifestyle you are fine .. I don’t be on here much it’s about 1am and just seeing this lol but any more questions send me the message on my Instagram —> ayo__p_

As a fellow Texan who has spent a few years in Newark, I’d highly recommend that you don’t move here. If you want access to NYC without Manhattan prices, try looking in cheaper boroughs (e.g. Brooklyn, Queens), or else try Hoboken/downtown Jersey City.