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ClaymossTerryLee t1_iy9c1cg wrote

Reply to comment by goPACK17 in Possible-MA Transplant: How Would You Rank These Areas? by [deleted]

I agree. But do be aware that rents in Boston are among the top three highest prices in the nation.

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goPACK17 t1_iy9cdrh wrote

Oh, for sure. I was checking out downtown rents before deciding moving to Los Angeles would be the more affordable option 😅. But Greater Boston means OP can choose something affordable like Chelsea, Lynn, Beverly, Stoughton, ect that wouldn't be as rough on the wallet

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ClaymossTerryLee t1_iy9cvat wrote

This is true. And those areas are certainly more desirable than they once were. I just feel that for newcomers you can never over-stress how much it costs to love here.

When I told my family how much I paid for my South End condo I’m 2003 they asked “Are the walls made out of gold?” Haha. I had fun telling them when the value doubled eventually. Boston real estate. Good lord.

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goPACK17 t1_iy9d6ze wrote

Ya, I mentioned this in a comment once before in this sub, but I feel like so many people outside of New England are always super shocked when they realize exactly how expensive Boston really is. It is on the same tier as cities like NYC and LA

Second most expensive in the country I guess

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