THE NORTH
If you have ever been anywhere up North, you know that most places are full of energy. Living in the North gives you street knowledge that you can take with you, no matter where you go. You might think that street knowledge is nothing but it really is valuable.
There is always something to do or somewhere to go up North. Let’s say that you wake up at 1:00 am and want a sandwich. Well, you can go to the corner Bodega and get a Pastrami sandwich, Ham and Cheese or a Veggie. They used to sell Buttered rolls on a Kaiser bun too. I know you might say, who wants a sandwich with just butter?! Don’t knock it until you try it. Maybe you want a slice of pizza, you can probably get that too at the Pizzeria.
A lot places up North stay open late so you can go out and have a good time. Stay as long as you want and not have to rush home. Living in the North costs a little more and you don’t get as much space for your buck. If you want a little more “plush” in your neighborhood, living in South Jersey is nice. Pennsylvania has some nice parts as well that are not all concrete. Connecticut is also a nice state. You can find nice parts in about all the States.
Some of the things to look out for living in the North are people trying to rob you. It is a little stressful living up north with the traffic and aggressive drivers. You have to always be on guard and watching your surroundings. The minute someone sees you slippin’, that’s when you will get got! Don’t speak to people you don’t know and do not, repeat DO NOT stare at anyone up North. This is not a good thing.
The Good
- The North has neighborhood schools. Kids can go to school with people they know and who live in their neighborhood. They are not riding a noxious school bus for hours to and from school.
- Convenient lifestyle. You can find anything you want or need at virtually any time of day or night.
- Plenty of things to do and places to go. There is an abundance of places to go and things to do.
- Higher salaries. People make more money living up North compared to salaries down South.
- Wide selection of clothing. There is no shortage of places to go shopping. It is not hard to find a last-minute outfit for any occasion.
- Easy to get around. You can take the bus, train, Uber, Lyft, etc or better yet, walk. You are not dependent on a car to get from point A to B.
The Bad
- The North also comes with higher cost of living for smaller spaces.
- Higher crime rates are also in a lot of Northern parts of the world.
- Densely populated areas make for more cramped living.
- Most parts of the North are concrete. A lot of locations do not have a lot of grass or trees.
- The noise level with people blowing the horn.
THE SOUTH
The South is a lot greener compared to its Northern counterparts. There are a lot of trees and grass to be found. Your money can stretch a lot further with real estate in the South. You get a lot more land, interior space and amenities for your money. The environment in the South is a lot more laid back and relaxed. Everyone is not in such a rush; most of the time.
The Good
- Greener pastures. More trees and grass make for better air quality.
- Slower pace. Less stressful than living up North. Most people in the South move at their own pace, very slowly.
- Friendly people.
- More amenities for your money when it comes to housing.
- Lower cost of living; but some parts of the South are catching up to the North.
The Bad
- Busing to and from school. Some kids have to ride a school bus and the ride can last up to 2 hours. Kids are zoned in schools that may not be close to where they live.
- Humid climate. If you like the heat but without the added humidity, the South may not be for you.
- Car dependent. You have to drive to most places in the South. A lot of southern areas have limited or no public transportation.
As you can see, both parts of the world have their good points and bad. It all depends on your lifestyle and your personal preferences. You might prefer more space and a lower salary. You might prefer to live close to other people and being able to get around easily. Where do you think is the better place to live, up North or down South?