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Thinking of moving to Boston area

aesthyerinaesthyerin
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Hi there, 

My DH and I are talking about possibly moving to the Boston area, more specifically in or near Salem. We have priced out different places of renting and checked car insurance and they both seem pretty close to what we are paying for in the Chicago suburbs.

However, most everyone we talk to in MA say how expensive it is to live in the area. What are me missing? When we were there last month things seems rather affordable, or comparable. 

 

Thanks for any info! 

~Erin~
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Re: Thinking of moving to Boston area

  • MycrimsonheartMycrimsonheart

    Hi,

    I think people might be taking into consideration the property and income taxes. But I'm really not sure, we might be comparable to the Chicago area in general but Salem is cheaper than living in Boston or the Boston area.

    Up until a few years ago, national car insurance agencies were not allowed in MA so it was only local insurance companies who would charge ridiculous prices.  That has changed though and now car insurance is great here!

    Good luck on your home search! :) 

     

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  • PunkyBoosterPunkyBooster member
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    You aren't going to find that the Boston area is any more expensive than the Chicago area!

     

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  • Rock-n-VollRock-n-Voll
    It's all relative.  I moved back to Boston from the SF Bay Area so to me COL around here is pretty reasonable.  The Salem area will be cheaper than Boston proper, so it's probably comparable to Chicago 'burbs (love Chicago by the way).
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  • aesthyerinaesthyerin
    Thank you so much for the replies! I'm glad to find out we weren't missing something major and that it will be about the same. I''m heading back to Salem in September so will be looking a little more into the idea of moving while I'm there. Thank you! Your answers have me a little excited!
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  • lifeandkitchenlifeandkitchen
    I would guess that Boston and Chicago are pretty comparable... but Salem will definitely be a lot cheaper than closer to Boston.  I think that people who say it is really expensive are comparing it to the general cost of living in America, not major cities (we are cheap compared to New York and LA!).
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  • aesthyerinaesthyerin

    Thank you for posting more info! The more I hear this, they less nervous I'll be to actually make the decision.

     

    And BTW, I love your cooking blog!! 

    ~Erin~
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