I lived in Hoboken, Jersey City, Manhattan (FiDi), and Brooklyn (Greenpoint).
Hoboken - I enjoyed north Hoboken; it was a little quieter and still had so many bars/restaurants/parks/stores. The closer you get to the Path train, the closer you are to the happy hour crowd, which can get annoying. Parking sucks anywhere and everywhere. I’m happy I tried it out but wouldn’t live here again.
Jersey City - JC is my favorite place in NJ. Still have restaurants/bars/things to do nearby, and the city is an easy hop—except if you’re coming back over the weekend or late at night. The neighborhoods within JC vary so choose wisely. My favorite areas are Hamilton Park and downtown, but prices have gone up a few hundred dollars a month since I left last year (I used to pay $1,700 for a big one-bedroom in Hamilton Park which is unheard of now). Still cheaper than NYC, though. If it matters, parking was fine here but you need a permit. The sunset is gorgeous on this side of the river because you see the light illuminating the buildings of the city.
Greenpoint - My favorite part of Brooklyn. I think it’s like $3,000 a month to live here though. If you’ve never had the opportunity to live in the city, I would recommend trying it but choosing a cheaper neighborhood. It’s an experience you need to have. I always had a feeling of endless of opportunities here. Amazing bars, restaurants, everything.
Manhattan - nah
If I was choosing based on finances, I would choose JC and still be very happy. If I was choosing based on experiences, I would choose Brooklyn.
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Reply to To those that have lived in Jersey City or Hoboken AND Queens or Brooklyn, which do you prefer and why? by seeyam14
I lived in Hoboken, Jersey City, Manhattan (FiDi), and Brooklyn (Greenpoint).
Hoboken - I enjoyed north Hoboken; it was a little quieter and still had so many bars/restaurants/parks/stores. The closer you get to the Path train, the closer you are to the happy hour crowd, which can get annoying. Parking sucks anywhere and everywhere. I’m happy I tried it out but wouldn’t live here again.
Jersey City - JC is my favorite place in NJ. Still have restaurants/bars/things to do nearby, and the city is an easy hop—except if you’re coming back over the weekend or late at night. The neighborhoods within JC vary so choose wisely. My favorite areas are Hamilton Park and downtown, but prices have gone up a few hundred dollars a month since I left last year (I used to pay $1,700 for a big one-bedroom in Hamilton Park which is unheard of now). Still cheaper than NYC, though. If it matters, parking was fine here but you need a permit. The sunset is gorgeous on this side of the river because you see the light illuminating the buildings of the city.
Greenpoint - My favorite part of Brooklyn. I think it’s like $3,000 a month to live here though. If you’ve never had the opportunity to live in the city, I would recommend trying it but choosing a cheaper neighborhood. It’s an experience you need to have. I always had a feeling of endless of opportunities here. Amazing bars, restaurants, everything.
Manhattan - nah
If I was choosing based on finances, I would choose JC and still be very happy. If I was choosing based on experiences, I would choose Brooklyn.