Commuting from JC to NYC for work

Hello! I (early 20s F) have lived around midtown for 4 years and am considering moving to JC for quieter/cleaner streets, saving on taxes and COL, and conveniences like an in-unit washer/dryer. However, I work a freelance job that requires me to commute to various parts of Manhattan (mostly midtown/downtown) and occasionally sporadic parts of Brooklyn on a regular basis.

Work-wise, is the PATH really that bad for this type of commute? I also know rents have been rising in JC so is it still worth it to live there? When it comes to social life/nightlife, I feel a bit ready to "retire" to JC and don't go out late frequently, so that is no issue. I'm also okay with not having friends come to visit as often. I'm mostly concerned about if having to take the PATH to so many different parts of the city on a near-daily basis is doable or will quickly wear me down.

Edit: thank you so much everyone for your helpful replies! My main takeaways are to spend a bit more time in the area before committing to see how I really like it, and that the PATH only really sucks on weekends. I'll definitely give this decision some more thought, I appreciate everyone's insights!