Thinking of making the move from NJ

I'm from NJ and thinking about making the hop. I've lived in central/southern NJ most of my life and wanting to move. I'm currently making $70k and assuming I could commute from NYC to Newark for work for the three days a week I'm in office. Currently paying $2,100 in rent and open to having a roommate. Is this doable, and if so, where would be the most realistic places to start looking?

Thanks in advance!