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I've lived in both (Jersey until I was 17 then Maryland since) and I have to say that Jersey is a hell of a lot (1) nicer and wealthier (on average) and (2) more cultured and culturally diverse... not to mention it's proximity to NYC rather than DC.
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Although New Jersey was #2 in per capita personal income in 2005 ($43.8k), that is not "a hell of a lot" more than Maryland at #4 ($42k).
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There are 8 states where whites make up less than 70% of the population. Maryland is one of them, New Jersey is not.
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lmao. There is white (not different whites like in NJ) and black (30% of the population) in Maryland... two prominent cultures. The others are completely unnoticeable compared to NJ. Your statistics leave much to be desired.
Jersey (north Jersey where I lived at least) large populations of white (protestant), black, jewish, arab, mexican/central american, italian, irish, albanian, russian, greek, asian, indian etc etc... Compare the availability of good authentic foods from these cultures to see the difference.
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I gew up in Norther NJ...very wealthy suburb...it was paradise for a kid: great schools, forrests and streams and swim clubs and riding your bike everywhere...it was awesome.
I wouldn't live in NJ now if you paid me, though. Too damn crowded.