So I grew up in Arizona as well as Bay Area, CA (my parents were divorced). Moved to Austin, Texas in 2000 and NM a couple years ago. I’ve never lived in the Northeast, never even been further than NYC in that direction, though I loved Brooklyn.
I’ve been thinking lately, partly because I’ve always hated the heat and partly because I’m sure global warming won’t be kind to the area, that I’d like to check out the Northeast, maybe upstate NY or around there. Maybe Maine. Maybe even Canada if things get particularly a way here. In any case, besides taking time to actually visit the area which I plan to do next fall for about a month, hopefully, I’d love to get any opinions about living in that region. Likes? Dislikes? Favorite areas to consider? Suggestions? Anyone make the kind of geographic change I’ve described? Thanks!
Another big plus of the immediate Boston area is the possibility of a walking lifestyle and of living without a car. This can require a mentality shift, and you have to like walking and not mind public transportation to fully benefit from the cost savings. I’m not sure if it makes up for the expense of the area though.
If you are in the right field, the pay or job opportunities could make up for the cost of living.
True. Definitely possible. I know a few medical staff that have roommates and they are about a 15 minutes walk from an entire area full of hospitals & clinics.