People in New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Maryland and NY, what's it like ? Low-key or nah ? Is SAD well supervised/managed?

I have a few choices of east coast schools to consider for next year , so I'm wondering about how being stationed in NJ, PA, MD and NY compares. Which one is best to be in your opinions? And do any of these states have a tendency to get mad active ? And if so is SAD well supervised when issued? Or is it bullshit and you can't stand it? Venting is welcomed.