LazarusLong67 OP t1_j6gf44y wrote on January 30, 2023 at 3:23 AM

Reply to comment by Forsaken-Garlic4818 in Areas near Boston to live by LazarusLong67

I work 100% remote (IT consulting) and can work anyplace in the US. Wife isn't sure where she will be working yet but will find something to supplement income.

I've seen quite a few apartment complexes outside of Boston for $3000-3500 for 2bed/bath, ~1000-1200 sq feet.

And yeah, my choice of words might be poor taste but the brokers fee is idiotic. Have rented multiple places here in Minneapolis (including one of the most expensive in the city) and never paid a fee like that. The key is finding complexes that are managed by larger national companies (Greystar, Lincoln Property Management, etc.)

bostonthrowaway135 t1_j6ggtwc wrote on January 30, 2023 at 3:36 AM

I strongly recommend your wife find a job first prior to picking out where to live, unless her job is going to be remote.

Where you live and how flexible her schedule is will have major implications on commute time. Distance is not a good indicator.

Junior_Emotion5681 t1_j6giipd wrote on January 30, 2023 at 3:48 AM

This. Even me right now as I’m job hunting, don’t apply to certain jobs because the commute time will kill me, even tho miles wise isn’t that bad. On the other hand, I have an interview tomorrow on a place that is 43 miles away but I’m going to be going against traffic, which makes it the same as my current commute time to my job that is only 12 miles away.

I used to live in Revere and loved every second of it. The sumner tunnel will be closed from May to September so some commuters will divert to the Ted Williams tunnel/Tobin Bridge to make it even worst.

LazarusLong67 OP t1_j6ghon4 wrote on January 30, 2023 at 3:42 AM

We're not as worried about her working to be honest. Technically we can probably get by on my income when we first move out there. She's also got a ton of retail manager experience (Target for example) so would be able to most likely find something near wherever we decide to move.

-CalicoKitty- t1_j6gptj0 wrote on January 30, 2023 at 4:50 AM

My friend was recently looking at 1br apartments in new, managed buildings in Revere, Everett, Medford, Allston and they were $3000-$3200. He ended up in Newton. I wouldn't limit myself to no-fee. It seems like a waste of money, but if you can find a cheaper place it evens out. Good luck.