Depends on where you live. I actually live in PA now, but grew up in Jersey. I live in the Lehigh Valley and rent prices here rival that of New York. One bedroom apartments here are going for around $1,500-$2,000 depending on where you live. Prices are really climbing quickly. Housing prices are also skyrocketing.

My uncle purchased a two bedroom home for $75,000 back in 2012 and now that same home is valued around $250,000. Needless to say he’s thinking about selling and moving somewhere else.