Comments on: NY Times: Beyond NYC

By: RH

RH — Wed, 02 Jan 2008 17:08:29 +0000

I think there are less expensive areas outside of NYC that aren’t your usual suburbs. Like Jersey City (getting pricey), Peekskill or Yonkers. You don’t need a car and it’s not as much of a culture shock coming from the city.

We don’t have human kids, but we wanted more space for our pets (too many rescues). That’s how we justify the big house with big backyard in Beacon…it’s an animal sanctuary!

By: anne

anne — Wed, 02 Jan 2008 15:41:02 +0000

Affordability of the suburbs is somewhat overrated, unless there is no commute involved and/or the public vs. private schools equation covers the difference in property taxes (esp. in NJ). Those bus and train tickets add up quick, along with the inevitable car expenses.

NYC is still one of the only places in this country where life without a car (or two) is a viable option, and can have a big impact on the budget. After living in a big lovely apartment in Montclair NJ with relatively affordable rent, then doing the math with the car and the pricey commute, coming back to Brooklyn was a budgetary no-brainer. Not to mention the happiness factor — like your free street tree, priceless!

By: Murray

Murray — Mon, 31 Dec 2007 22:12:49 +0000

Amen to that 1:16!

By: 1:16pm

1:16pm — Mon, 31 Dec 2007 18:19:33 +0000

Sorry, I shouldn't have said only "artists". NYC is losing many wonderful people. Writers,teachers,city workers, musicians...you get the point.

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Mon, 31 Dec 2007 18:16:37 +0000

The price gap may be widening but the cultural gap is closing up. NYC is losing it’s flavor as more and more artists are moving out to the suburbs.