Even if you’re not living in New York City the state of New York can be a great place to live. If you’re thinking of moving to the U.S.’s arguably most famous state, here is some advice that may help you adjust relatively quickly.

Get Ready to Budget

New York is famous for many things, including just how expensive it can be to live there. New York City, of course, is infamously costly, especially in trendy areas like Manhattan and Brooklyn. Outside of NY, however, prices can vary more. Buffalo, for example, is a fairly less expensive place to live as far as housing goes, although you may still be paying a fair amount as far as taxes, bills and public transport go.

Get to Know the Public Transportation Maps

Thanks to heavy traffic, driving around The City can be a slog. If you’re not living in the more suburban areas or the outskirts, a car can be handy, but in densely populated cities, particularly NYC, the metro will often save you a lot of time. Naturally, public transportation is better for the environment, and New York City’s metro has the distinct advantage of being open 24 hours. You can take private transportation as well. Companies like Limo Find offer an array of transportation options.

Consider a Next-Gen Internet Provider

If you’re someone who relies more on streaming services and your cell phone than cable or landline, then you may want to consider avoiding pricey bundles and going straight for next-gen options. Companies are starting to provide revolutionary cable-free Internet connections for browsing the web: some options for next-gen internet in New York offer as much as 200 Mbps in terms of speed for a fairly reasonable price. They can be especially good options for remote workers (especially those depending on high-quality video conferencing), gamer, film, and TV aficionados who rely on strong connections.

It’s Bigger Than You Might Think

Remember, New York is not just a city it is also a state, meaning traveling from one major city to another can take hours: going from Syracuse to Buffalo is a 2-hour, 30-minute trip for example, and they’re relatively “close” to each other. Therefore, if you plan to make any weekend trips to any major New York hot spots, be sure to factor in the time it will take to get there.

Living in New York can be a great experience no matter where in the state you move to. Study where you’ll be staying before you move, and try this advice to make the most out of your stay.