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Frequent_Corgi_3749 t1_iy9j8qu wrote

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

Salem area will probably be most lively, still relatively affordable, can take commuter rail into city if you don’t want to drive etc. and has plenty of night life. Also arguably one of the safer options on your list though each town or city has safer and less safe neighborhoods. Also, everything in MA is close enough to nature so don’t worry about that part.

Agree on Worcester tho. If you can live in a city nearby the towns on your list where work will place you then look at Worcester. Friend lives there and every time I visit I’m always impressed with the local and unique businesses and DCU center is a great venue that does great concerts with big names, comedy shows etc. quality of living is pretty good out there and it’s blossoming.

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shesareallykeen t1_iy9lu0e wrote

Is Worchester in/near South Coast? Or is it near Western Mass?

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lorcan-mt t1_iy9psrq wrote

Neither. Worcester is the 2nd largest city in MA and the definition of Central MA.

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Frequent_Corgi_3749 t1_iyalajn wrote

Central mass but close-ish to the Western MA region you noted as one of the options

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LowkeyPony t1_iyb043y wrote

Central MA is pretty decent. You can get to either Boston, or Western MA with a two hour drive. Or find something to do in Worcester. I live just north of Worcester. And am from the South Shore, but closer to Boston than New Bedford. From where I live I can make it into Boston for the day, dinner, or a flight in about two hours. Or I can head to Lenox MA for Tanglewood. Or to go shopping. Or NH for shopping or such. However it is a more red/conservative leaning area. At least Northern Worcester county is

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