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Should we relocate to Boston?
Help!! My husband has recently received two job offers.. one is local (the Dayton/Midwest area) and the other is based out of Boston, Massachusetts. We have been talking to people about which job he should choose and we've heard horror stories about how expensive it is to live in or around Boston. Both offers are about the same and the thought of living somewhere like Boston is exciting, but is the cost of living really worth it? Any advice?! Does anyone know of somewhere to live around Boston that is not too far of a commute but is cheaper?
Re: Should we relocate to Boston?
What kind of lifestyle do you want?
I personally wouldn't want to live in Dayton. It's too small for me. I live about an an hour and a half from Dayton (in Columbus, which I love). I went to school in New England, and love Boston. Why do you live in/near Dayton today?
I travel fairly regularly to Boston for work, and have absolutely considered moving to Boston several different times. We live in Columbus because our family is close-by. It's decidely more expensive to live in Boston than Dayton, but to me, take family out of the equation and I'd rather live in Boston than Dayton.
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I moved to Boston in 2000 and I have been very happy ever since. I grew up in Maryland, went to school in Princeton, NJ and moved up to Boston to continue my education and explore performing opportunities in the arts. I also teach K-5 general music.
I lived in Somerville, Mass. for three years. There are parts of Somerville that are nice, but much more affordable than Boston. I currently live in the South End with my partner. He and I have a tiny 1 bedroom condo, and my parents (who live in a four bedroom home with a beautiful yard in Maryland,) were shocked that our condo was more expensive than their home. However, SO and I can come home from work (we both work about 40 mins outside the city in opposite directions,) park our cars and walk everywhere we want to go. We have great access to amazing restaurants, shopping, theater etc. We love our neighborhood.
If you are looking for a home, and not an apt. or condo, then there are other options. South Boston, Medford, Arlington, Waltham, Natick, Needham, Danvers, Lynnfield. Many of these areas have excellent school districts, and there are various price points. Also, as pp mentioned, many are close to the commuter rail, which makes commuting into the city easy.
Boston is a fun, accessible city.
Let us know if you have any specific questions!
DH and I would move to Boston in a heartbeat if it were feesible for us! I lived in Chelsea MA (right across the bridge from the city) for 5 years, and took DH there when we were dating and then we went again this past summer. We both are in love with that whole area. I agree with PP about public transportation. Even though I could see the city from my apartment, I didn't drive to work in the city, to crazy. I took the train every day, and it made it really easy when I started taking night classes, because college was also on my train route home.
I'm also biased because I work in Boston and love it! If you want to live close to any of the T (subway) lines, it can be very expensive. Rent is much cheaper if you live further out. By taking the commuter rail or bus/subway combination, your rent can be really reasonable. Single family home prices are pretty high - but again it depends on the location you want. There are also a ton of condos/townhomes in the area. Do you think you would rent or own?
So to answer your question - the cost of living can be really high or really reasonable, depending on where you want to live. I'd suggest if you're seriously considering moving, you should come visit and see if it's worth it to you.
My brother and his family moved from Boston to Dayton. They like being in Dayton more. Boston was crazy expensive (and they have lived on the east coast their entire lives), although they lived/worked in the suburbs.
Their money goes much farther in Ohio. Plus, the more open space and the flexibility to have more disposible income with a family has been great.
The older I get, the more I want to be closer to family. And I moved 1,000 miles AWAY from my family as soon as I could!! I think midwestern towns have alot to offer, you just have to search a bit harder to find it.
If you do decide to go to Boston, they really liked living in Burlington. They could get downtown for events quite easily.
It's difficult to say if it's worth it live in Boston. It really depends on what kind of lifestyle or location YOU want to experience.
As others have already mentioned, Boston is much more expensive. Even if you do end up living in a less expensive area, you have to consider the cost of commuting and the amount of time spent commuting. A couple of my friends live in NH and drive to Boston but it eats three hours of every work day. It's an average of an hour and a half (give or take with traffic) one way. And public transportation, well, yeah, those of us who commute by public transportation make it work, but it can be challenging.
I hope you get an opportunity to visit before you make a decision.
We are both almost 25 years old and are not planning on starting a family for a couple years so we enjoy going out and some night life. We have lived in Dayton our whole lives and I graduated from Wright State and my husband graduated from the University of Cincinnati. We both want to get out of this area for at least a couple years, until we decide to start a family, because both sets of parents live in this area.
I know that Boston has a lot to offer, so we have just been trying to get past the fact of being so far away from family and friends, and also the cost of living in that area. It is nice to know that you would choose to live in Boston if you could though!
I don't think you'd be able to live in a good area in the city for that price. 10 years ago, my ex was paying $2,000 for a tiny 1BR apartment off Mass Ave. Granted, I don't know what prices are right now, but I can't imagine they've dropped much even with the economy.
If you find rent for the price you're looking for, make sure to post the area here so we can let you know about it. There are definitely sections of Boston that I would NEVER live in!
Yea, you're not going to find a 2 bedroom apartment in Boston for below $1,000. You might find some for a little higher in Malden, Medford, Somerville, Melrose, Quincy. I lived in Melrose (on the orange train line) 3 years ago and paid $1,000 for a 1 bedroom in an old but maintained apt complex. 1 bedrooms in the new apt complex close by were going for about $1,400 and above. I think you might have to settle for a 1 bedroom apartment. Those areas are all easly accessible to Boston on the T (what the train is called). You might also want to try the Brighton/Allston section of Boston. And no the trains are not free. Google MBTA to get to the public transportation website to figure out how much it is now.
Since you're both pretty young and not necessarily planning to start a family, I do agree that you should give Boston a try. I don't think you should live out in NH though. To me, it would defeat the purpose of the move.
I did not take a job in downtown Boston partially because of the high cost of living.
I live in Madison, WI and make the same amount of money, but it goes so much father. I can afford to buy a nice house instead of an OK condo. I have a 10 minute commute instead of a longer one, or have to ride the train or pay for parking.
I love to visit Boston and enjoy the city, food, and history (and do yearly to see my relatives), but I don't see myself living in the hustle and bustle.
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DH and I just made the move to Boston from Florida (10 months ago now). We have no family or friends up here, but DH started a graduate doctorate degree in Boston. I live in Chelsea, which is literally a 10 minute drive into the city. I take the bus/train to work (in Cambridge) and it only takes 30 minutes. My rent is $1,240 a month and I live in a GORGEOUS (and safe!) apartment, brand new with garage parking (free), and it allows pets (very hard to find in Boston).
I'm not saying the move was easy. I miss my family every day, but we wanted to get out of FL and experience something new. He got into schools in FL as well, but ultimately we decided on Boston. The city is awesome, and if you ever wanted to go back to school, this is the place to be.
Let me know if you need more help/have more questions. It was not an easy decision and I'm still getting used to the differences but I know once I get a niche of friends, I may never want to leave!
I live in the Boston area and was ready to post that I thought moving to Boston sounded like a good idea...
Then I got to this post....
I believe getting a pet is a lifelong commitment. You don't just give them up when they become inconvenient.
Giving up your dog just to come to Boston for 'the adventure' seems really selfish, sorry!