4. Bloomfield
Bloomfield is one of the most popular Jersey side choices among commuters. It is a liberal, diverse and thriving township of close to 40,000 people neighboring Montclair. Bloomfield might not be as vibrant as Montclair, but being in close vicinity – its 50,000 inhabitants don’t have to walk far to enjoy everything Montclair has to offer. Another upside are much lower home prices since 1-bedroom – 1-bathroom homes can be rented for around $1,000 while 2-bedroom – 2-bathroom homes don’t have to be much more expensive than $1,500 a month. Commuting options are diverse and include both trains and buses. New Jersey transit lane from Glen Ridge or Montclair to Penn Station should take you there in little over 30 minutes while prices are $6.75 for one trip or $184 per month. Buses can be tricky during peak hours which raises commuting time significantly, but 192 express bus should take you to Port Authority in half an hour. The only problem is that it rarely happens so. Bus prices are $8.55 for a single ride or $167 a month.
