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Neil94403 t1_j3cycbu wrote

If you’re both working in Longwood, you should be looking at Newton, Brookline, and maybe the posh portions of Jamaica Plain. These three would set you up long term for walking, bicycling Green line to work. Based on the trolley cars/green line and a bicycle you're set-up for sinking deep into your new “village” and in a good position to make car commuting optional

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theHazard_man t1_j3czbqp wrote

I'd personally add Brighton to that list. It gets slept on but I think it's very nice, feels safe, and is more affordable than Newton or Brookline. Still easy to get to Brookline for the nicer restaurants.

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Revolutionary-Pea576 t1_j3d5zfk wrote

It’s been 10 years since I lived there but I loved JP (Jamaica Plain). It’s part of Boston but there’s a lot of green space for walking/biking/running, etc. Much lower property taxes but the downside is dealing with Boston Public Schools or paying for private school. Worth a look though.

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nomjs OP t1_j3dmrvv wrote

Thanks for tip on Jamaica Plain!

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catdogbirddogcat t1_j3ekxzc wrote

Adding to the commute info for JP- JP to Longwood you can do the orange line to ruggles and take the free (with hospital or university ID) LMA shuttle. Door to door it takes me like less than 30 minutes and it’s so easy.

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