Fort Lee is an extension of

[spdrun]

Fort Lee is an extension of NYC, mainly condoland. By contrast, you can buy something that needs a bit of elbow grease in Berkeley Heights (suburb of NYC, think San Marcos) for under $400k.

http://www.realtor.com/realestateandhomes-detail/6-Pine-Grove-Rd_Berkeley-Heights_NJ_07922_M62219-04618?row=3

Problem is that homes in those towns don’t change hands frequently, but when they do, they’re often not as expensive as you may think.