how can I find the best places to live in New York?

I am moving to New York from Texas and am looking for a place in Manhatten, Rockland and westchester county, and northern new jersey

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1. Manhattan is really expensive to live. You should try the outer boroughs like Queens or Brooklyn.
2. http://www.expedia.com/daily/vacations/New-York/hotels.asp
3. in Rockland County- New City, Nanuet, Pearl River, Blauvelt, Orangeburg, Tappan