If you’re lonely is it best to be alone or around someone you dislike?

Nah, don't keep potentially toxic people in your life just to have someone around. There are other ways to make friends. When I was younger I volunteered at an animal rescue and made a shitload of new friends. Then they became friends with the ones I had already. Maybe you can do some volunteer work.

A bonus is that volunteer work looks good on your resume and will help in your job search. Anyway, you're in a brand new town. It'll take some time but you'll make it.