where are from in the bay area? nj isn’t as rural/isolated as you think. like the bay area, it has densely populated urban areas, but also has it’s own urban areas as well as suburban and rural areas.

the jnj campus seems isolated, but it’s not. the current rental market may not give you the option, but i’d recommend a short lease or month to month and feel out the areas.

all the areas mentioned have pros and cons and the commute can be nightmare depending on where you’re going.