North shore v south shore debate (Boston, Marshfield: good schools, pros and cons, to live)

[remember-voltaire]

I've always lived on the south shore though the commute really really sucks I still prefer

seems that's the view of most here yet when I talk to north shorers they prefer there better

what do you guys think?


pro's and con's please

[baystater]

I really have not spent any significant time up on the north shore to really comment on whether there are any pros and cons from one shore to the next. Even though I was born on the north shore. My love and loyalty lies with the south shore. This is because I was raised/lived there from age 10 until I was in my early 30's. I know the area. I know where to get good food, I know where the good beaches are, I know how the people react to things there. Also I'm comfortable there because I know how thing are and where I stand there. Of course having friends and family there don't hurt either.

"Forever Marshfield!"

Baystater

[DreamworksSKG]

I prefer the north shore. Towns aren't as spread out . Still plenty of open spaces and outdoor activities. You are also closer to NH, Maine and Vermont for outdoor activities in the summer, and a easier dirve. We have excellent access to Boston and the tourist attractions...and have good commuter rail / subway service. Also you have two airports convenient to the area. Manchester NH and Boston. Good schools up on the north shore too. I like Winchester, MA area where I live.

[cbrew26]

I'd probably go with the North SHore unless you could afford towns like Cohasset, Duxbury, Norwell, Hingham, and Hanover.

[beachlady58]

Originally Posted by cbrew26

I'd probably go with the North SHore unless you could afford towns like Cohasset, Duxbury, Norwell, Hingham, and Hanover.

I agree with the exception of Hanover - it a nice town but not in the same sentence...I actually think that with the way that the housing market is playng out that it is cheaper to live on the SShore than the NShore...I live on the SShore and it's great. I go to Nshore alot for business and it's nice but not AS NICE!

[kaioak36]

Hi,

I disagree. Hanover is becoming one of the nicer towns on the South Shore. A lot of "new money" and fancy developments being built. It also ranks similarly to the higher priced town with their schools.

Originally Posted by beachlady58

I agree with the exception of Hanover - it a nice town but not in the same sentence...I actually think that with the way that the housing market is playng out that it is cheaper to live on the SShore than the NShore...I live on the SShore and it's great. I go to Nshore alot for business and it's nice but not AS NICE!

[NorthShoreBeauty]

I have to say, I'm a North-Shore-er for life. I've been here for 23 years and have loved every bit of it. Beautiful towns, people, beaches...the south shore, to me, is almost like another world.