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Got a job offer in Boston but I've never been and know nothing
Posted on 12/14/16 at 4:45 pm
Posted on 12/14/16 at 4:45 pm
70-100k, married, small children
Thoughts?
TIA
Thoughts?
TIA
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Posted on 12/14/16 at 5:00 pm to outsideroach
Coming from Louisiana?
Boston is a great town, great place to live and raise a family. I think 100k between the two of you is enough to live a comfortable, middle class lifestyle there. I don't know how much your wife makes, or if she works.
So, in a vacuum, sure, it's a great place to live. But so many personal factors come into making this kind of move that it's hard to tell someone it's a good or bad idea. Best of luck with the decision and congrats on the job offer.
Boston is a great town, great place to live and raise a family. I think 100k between the two of you is enough to live a comfortable, middle class lifestyle there. I don't know how much your wife makes, or if she works.
So, in a vacuum, sure, it's a great place to live. But so many personal factors come into making this kind of move that it's hard to tell someone it's a good or bad idea. Best of luck with the decision and congrats on the job offer.
Posted on 12/14/16 at 5:53 pm to Tigereye10005
Yea La
That'll be my salary alone
Wife will work in a year or two
Is cost of living real high?
What other info do you need that would be beneficial?
That'll be my salary alone
Wife will work in a year or two
Is cost of living real high?
What other info do you need that would be beneficial?
This post was edited on 12/14/16 at 6:04 pm
Posted on 12/14/16 at 7:52 pm to outsideroach
quote:
Is cost of living real high?
Housing prices are ridiculous in the city, not much better in the suburbs, but you can find some decent things if you get lucky.
They have an awesome public transit system, so living in the outskirts near a train station could be beneficial.
The city itself is beautiful, I would definitely take a trip there before you consider the offer.
Posted on 12/14/16 at 8:10 pm to outsideroach
quote:
What other info do you need that would be beneficial?
I don't think more info would be beneficial. Boston is a great town where many people would love to raise a family. Great sports city, a lot to do, not a huge population, suburbs are nice, etc.
What I meant by it being a personal decision was more about things like what the job is compared to what you have now? Are you ok living that far from family? Things like that to consider when moving across the country. I would definitely take a trip there if possible before accepting.
Posted on 12/14/16 at 8:48 pm to Tigereye10005
Gotcha
Thanks for the responses
Thanks for the responses
Posted on 12/14/16 at 9:49 pm to outsideroach
My BIL is from a north shore suburb and my sister and him live there. They enjoy it and I love to visit. They can commute to the city by train, but their day to day life has almost a small town feel to it. Their combined income is a little more than what you make and I will say I've heard my sister is frustrated by the cost of living. They own a nice, new condo right now in Salem, but when looking for a home closer to the city, it's been discouraging, as most places available in their price range are much older/lower quality than what's found in the sprawling suburbs elsewhere in the country. Maybe my sister is spoiled though.
I'd say go visit and get a feel for what you could afford in desirable areas.
Also, one of the greatest qualities of the area is you have quick access to beaches/the ocean and mountains.
I'd say go visit and get a feel for what you could afford in desirable areas.
Also, one of the greatest qualities of the area is you have quick access to beaches/the ocean and mountains.
Posted on 12/14/16 at 9:54 pm to Tigerbait46
From what I'm seeing online there is no way 100k a year is enough for a decent house anywhere near Boston
Posted on 12/14/16 at 11:41 pm to outsideroach
roach,
What is your potential work situation and schedule?
I mean where (what part of town) would you have to report to and would you have regular business hours and M-F or what?
In general, without knowing that, I'd be scared to try and live there on the $70k income. Housing, property taxes and electricity are more expensive and there are some really crappy neighborhoods that you'll need to avoid sharing a school district with.
You might could downsize to one car and hang in there until the SO starts generating revenue again.
The upside is that outlying towns have a real sense of civic pride & volunteerism, historically more so than the average Louisiana towns. More folks (percentage wise) volunteer to clean up the town greens and pick up litter at the average little New England town than say Bogalusa or Denham.
There's onerous regulation into what you can/can't do with private property in many places up there, it's more socialistic, regimented or European-like and generally they're OK with that concept. It's simply a different culture than what we have here in the south.
Good luck if you decide to do it, I'd definitely make a week or so trial run.
What is your potential work situation and schedule?
I mean where (what part of town) would you have to report to and would you have regular business hours and M-F or what?
In general, without knowing that, I'd be scared to try and live there on the $70k income. Housing, property taxes and electricity are more expensive and there are some really crappy neighborhoods that you'll need to avoid sharing a school district with.
You might could downsize to one car and hang in there until the SO starts generating revenue again.
The upside is that outlying towns have a real sense of civic pride & volunteerism, historically more so than the average Louisiana towns. More folks (percentage wise) volunteer to clean up the town greens and pick up litter at the average little New England town than say Bogalusa or Denham.
There's onerous regulation into what you can/can't do with private property in many places up there, it's more socialistic, regimented or European-like and generally they're OK with that concept. It's simply a different culture than what we have here in the south.
Good luck if you decide to do it, I'd definitely make a week or so trial run.
Posted on 12/15/16 at 6:40 am to soccerfüt
great city, cold as shite
hope you're balls stay warm
hope you're balls stay warm
Posted on 12/15/16 at 7:51 am to dallastiger55
Salary seems real low for Boston. It's a cool city though.
Posted on 12/15/16 at 7:54 am to Dam Guide
Yeah. It's very high cost of living. It's not NYC but close
My friend lived in damn near poverty in NYC and made 125k
My friend lived in damn near poverty in NYC and made 125k
Posted on 12/15/16 at 8:21 am to dallastiger55
quote:
My friend lived in damn near poverty in NYC and made 125k
I think your friend was grossly exaggerating his or her salary. Either that, or your definition of poverty is vastly different than mine. I live in NYC and know plenty of people who make much less than 125k and live plenty comfortably. I even know (single) people who make in the 50s and still do ok.
I would imagine in Boston that 70k goes an even longer way than in NYC. Now, that being said, with kids and a wife to support, you're probably looking at very steep rent for a 2-3 bedroom place unless you are able to buy something.
I'd generally agree that 70k is on the lower end of what it will take to live in Boston, but I guess it's all about upward mobility, if that salary gradually grows, what your wife expects to make when she finds a job, etc.
I would say (ballpark) that if the two of you combined are bringing in 130k+, you will be able to live comfortably with a little extra spending money in Boston.
This post was edited on 12/15/16 at 8:22 am
Posted on 12/15/16 at 8:50 am to dallastiger55
quote:sorry, I don't buy this for a second
My friend lived in damn near poverty in NYC and made 125k
Posted on 12/15/16 at 12:02 pm to outsideroach
I work in Boston and live outside the city....would be happy to chat with you about it if you want. Reply back and I can shoot you my emAil to get in touch.
Posted on 12/15/16 at 1:25 pm to outsideroach
Do a cost of living comparison. According to this Boston 90% more expensive than where I live now. No thankyou
https://www.bestplaces.net/cost-of-living/
https://www.bestplaces.net/cost-of-living/
Posted on 12/15/16 at 1:38 pm to outsideroach
Shoot me an e-mail. I've lived here 3 1/2 years and love this city. Would be happy to give advice.
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Yes it's an expensive city to live in, but it's also a really great city to live in. My SO and I could have a nice house with a yard back home for less than we are currently paying in rent for our one bedroom apartment, but we'd have to be in Baton Rouge.
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quote:
According to this Boston 90% more expensive than where I live now. No thankyou
Yes it's an expensive city to live in, but it's also a really great city to live in. My SO and I could have a nice house with a yard back home for less than we are currently paying in rent for our one bedroom apartment, but we'd have to be in Baton Rouge.
This post was edited on 12/15/16 at 1:42 pm
Posted on 12/15/16 at 2:56 pm to outsideroach
Do it. Hopefully the salary is closer to $100k
Find a place in Newton or surrounding areas. Real estate prices are about $500/ft plus double the taxes you are likely paying now. But with that said it's probably the closest suburban lifestyle to a major city. It's a short commute by train and really quick by cab of you need to get home in a hurry. The public schools are excellent. If you kids are young and your wife is staying home with them, consider a place closer in at first. Back Bay and Beacon Hill are awesome. I have a friend that moved to Swampscott on the Northshore where there is more reasonable real estate but not as many benefits of the western burbs.
Find a place in Newton or surrounding areas. Real estate prices are about $500/ft plus double the taxes you are likely paying now. But with that said it's probably the closest suburban lifestyle to a major city. It's a short commute by train and really quick by cab of you need to get home in a hurry. The public schools are excellent. If you kids are young and your wife is staying home with them, consider a place closer in at first. Back Bay and Beacon Hill are awesome. I have a friend that moved to Swampscott on the Northshore where there is more reasonable real estate but not as many benefits of the western burbs.
Posted on 12/16/16 at 4:56 pm to outsideroach
The "Big Dig" is probably a catastrophic disaster waiting to happen.
Posted on 12/17/16 at 7:39 am to Pilot Tiger
quote:
quote:
My friend lived in damn near poverty in NYC and made 125k
sorry, I don't buy this for a second
Yeah, if your friend is single, this is absolutely false.
While housing in New York is ridiculous, $125k is still a lot, and most people save by consolidating a car note/insurance/gas into a monthly metro pass.
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