Relocation and NC
First, this discussion is really timely for me. I just quit my job in order to relocate my family from HIGH cost of living NJ to lower cost of living NC. You can read all the gory details in my blog if you're interested. Obviously for me the right choice was to go for it. It's certainly better from a family standpoint. And, I think the amt. I'll be able to save there will quickly offset the real estate losses I'll likely incur in NJ.
Second, a couple of people already mention the Raleigh Durham area of NC. One person mentioned the traffic and the roads. As someone who lived in RDU for more than a decade and now lives in NJ, I can safely tell you that the roads and traffic of NC are nothing. Nothing. The roads here make you get your car re-aligned about once a month and the traffic is congested and very dangerous by comparison. I'd rather deal with I-40 and 440 far more than spend any amt. of time on the NJ Turnpike or Route 1. Ugh. I can't wait to leave and get back to NC. Again read my blog post for more, but you have to make the best decision for you and your family.
Best of luck.
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