There are amazing places to live all across the United States, of course, but New Jersey just has something special about it. New Jerseyans are loud and proud about their state — and rightfully so. There are just so many privileges New Jersey residents get that not everyone else in the country has. Here are just a few of our favorite things you get in Jersey:

  1. Pizza in New Jersey is some of the best pizza in the country.

The Boiler Room At Congress Hall/Facebook Seriously, you’re guaranteed an amazing slice here. Shout out to our bagels, too.

  1. The landscape in New Jersey is very varied.

aoldman via Getty Images We’re talking majestic forests, beautiful mountains, and one of the best shorelines around!

  1. The people are super honest but also super nice.

Philippe Intraligi / EyeEm via Getty Images New Jerseyans are friendly, loud, and hones to a fault. You always know where you stand with someone from New Jersey.

  1. You’re super close to two of the best cities in the nation.

Marco Bottigelli via Getty Images The proximity to both New York City and Philadelphia makes New Jersey an ideal place to live.

  1. There are so many beautiful beaches.

DenisTangneyJr via Getty Images There’s a reason the Jersey Shore is so famous: The beaches are unbeatable. Everyone in New Jersey has relatively close access to a wonderful beach.

  1. There are Wawas everywhere.

Wawa/Facebook Wawa is just a magical place. The food is amazing. The convenience is amazing. You cannot find a better spot.

  1. You never have to pump your gas yourself again.

David Lees via Getty Images Need I say more?

Like we said, New Jersey just has something special about it. The people who live here are super lucky — and they know it!

The Boiler Room At Congress Hall/Facebook

Seriously, you’re guaranteed an amazing slice here. Shout out to our bagels, too.

aoldman via Getty Images

We’re talking majestic forests, beautiful mountains, and one of the best shorelines around!

Philippe Intraligi / EyeEm via Getty Images

New Jerseyans are friendly, loud, and hones to a fault. You always know where you stand with someone from New Jersey.

Marco Bottigelli via Getty Images

The proximity to both New York City and Philadelphia makes New Jersey an ideal place to live.

DenisTangneyJr via Getty Images

There’s a reason the Jersey Shore is so famous: The beaches are unbeatable. Everyone in New Jersey has relatively close access to a wonderful beach.

Wawa/Facebook

Wawa is just a magical place. The food is amazing. The convenience is amazing. You cannot find a better spot.

David Lees via Getty Images

Need I say more?

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