We spent many years in central and northern NJ, so the prices seemed reasonable to us. RE taxes are 1/4 of what we paid there. So I guess it's relative. Eating out compares well to NJ prices too. We ate out a great deal when we got here and are cooking at home more now. Our neighbors, many of whom have lived here for 15 years, tell us that's a typical pattern. There are wonderful farmers markets at Spanish Springs (Thursday) and Brownwood (Saturday). They will inspire you to cook at home. With all the activities, a small house on a small lot makes sense. Who has time to do house and garden work? I think the nicest thing about The Villages is not the activities, or the restaurants, or the clean streets. It's the people. There are a few curmudgeons. You will see them on these boards. But the vast majority of the people I have met here are super nice.
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