{"id":9938,"date":"2021-10-25T12:35:11","date_gmt":"2021-10-25T16:35:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.francolania.com\/?p=9938"},"modified":"2026-02-26T17:22:02","modified_gmt":"2026-02-26T17:22:02","slug":"what-to-know-before-moving-to-long-island","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/demo-test-link.com\/franco\/2021\/10\/25\/what-to-know-before-moving-to-long-island\/","title":{"rendered":"What to Know Before Moving to Long Island"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"680\" height=\"383\" src=\"https:\/\/demo-test-link.com\/franco\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/drhandicap-94300-moving-long-island-image1-1-680x383-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-14022\" style=\"width:787px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/demo-test-link.com\/franco\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/drhandicap-94300-moving-long-island-image1-1-680x383-1.jpg 680w, https:\/\/demo-test-link.com\/franco\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/drhandicap-94300-moving-long-island-image1-1-680x383-1-300x169.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 680px) 100vw, 680px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>New York City is one of the most bustling cities in the country. Films, plays, hospitality, the financial district, restaurants, and great universities are just some of the resources for many jobs. Also, the city has a rich, historic culture along with world-famous museums. This makes the city a place that attracts people from all over the world.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But what about Long Island? Surprisingly, it isn\u2019t just the Hamptons and a playground for the rich and famous. It offers a lot of great activities to see and do too. It has two airports, two Native American reservations, hiking trails, beaches, and some great restaurants.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Now here&#8217;s a twist! Amazingly enough, Long Island is home to an extensive wildlife refuge and an active buffalo farm. Yes, Long Island has its very own buffalo farm. No need to head out west to see these majestic animals. You have a great opportunity to have this experience while living on Long Island.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"680\" height=\"452\" src=\"https:\/\/demo-test-link.com\/franco\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/2-Hamptons-099-1-680x452-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-14024\" style=\"width:680px;height:489px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/demo-test-link.com\/franco\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/2-Hamptons-099-1-680x452-1.jpg 680w, https:\/\/demo-test-link.com\/franco\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/2-Hamptons-099-1-680x452-1-300x199.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 680px) 100vw, 680px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">North Quarter&nbsp;<em>Farm<\/em>, Long Island, NY<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.huffpost.com\/entry\/holy-cow-theres-a-bison-f_b_3697179\">North Quater Farm<\/a> is just about an hour and a half drive from Manhattan located in the historic town of Riverhead. It&#8217;s a beautiful area of Long Island and if you&#8217;re patient enough the buffalos might stop to pose for a picture with you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"680\" height=\"452\" src=\"https:\/\/demo-test-link.com\/franco\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/1-Hamptons-085-680x452-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-14025\" srcset=\"https:\/\/demo-test-link.com\/franco\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/1-Hamptons-085-680x452-1.jpg 680w, https:\/\/demo-test-link.com\/franco\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/1-Hamptons-085-680x452-1-300x199.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 680px) 100vw, 680px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">An autumn day at North Quater Farm out on Long Island.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Long Island pretty much has it all. So, if your considering a move to Long Island below are some more things you should know.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Neighborhoods<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Long Island consists of two counties\u2014Nassau and Suffolk\u2014and many beautiful towns to consider residing in, including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Oyster Bay<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Huntington<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Kensington<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Syosset<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Jericho<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Brookeville<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>University Gardens<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Great Neck Estates<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Stony Brook<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Garden City<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>New York City is close enough that you&#8217;ll be able to enjoy a variety of <a href=\"https:\/\/demo-test-link.com\/franco\/2021\/09\/must-see-new-york-city-neighborhoods\/\">must-see NYC neighborhoods<\/a>. If you\u2019re committed to transitioning your life to Long Island, be sure to do your research for living requirements that best suit your needs. For example, if you are handicapped will you need to know <a href=\"https:\/\/drhandicap.com\/insights\/how-get-handicap-parking-permit-long-island\/\">how to get a handicapped parking permit<\/a> or other important details.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Long Island Weather<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Long Island has a unique climate that tends to have hot, humid summers with occasional thunderstorms; a mild spring and fall; and cold winters with plenty of snow. One thing to know before moving to Long Island is that if you reside near the Atlantic Ocean, such as on the South Shore, you\u2019ll benefit in the summer months from cool ocean breezes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Cost of Living<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Manhattan isn\u2019t the only city that comes with a hefty price tag: Long Island is also an expensive place to live, outpricing even New York City. Taxes are what make the cost of living so high\u2014after that, there are the costs of housing, transportation, and health care which are all expensive as well. Food prices are also considerably higher than those in living in other areas. The average cost of groceries and dining out for a family of four is estimated at $875 a month. The only places that cost more than Long Island are San Diego, San Francisco, Seattle, Honolulu, and Washington, D.C.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So depending on your current job situation and budget, Long Island could be a wonderful place to reside. There\u2019s so much to do, see, and experience. If you\u2019re committed to living there, go for it. You\u2019ll be surprised by how much this unique island off the coast of New York State has to offer.<\/p>\n\n    <div class=\"xs_social_share_widget xs_share_url after_content \t\tmain_content  wslu-style-1 wslu-share-box-shaped wslu-fill-colored wslu-none wslu-share-horizontal wslu-theme-font-no wslu-main_content\">\n\n\t\t\n        <ul>\n\t\t\t        <\/ul>\n    <\/div> \n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Are you contimplating a move to Long Island? 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