places 1 hour from boston and affordable? (Salem, Acton: apartment complexes, rental, credit)

[miu]

My math skills are just fine and I'm living in Newton. But I drive a car that is long paid for and don't have a smartphone. There are many ways to maximize on ones income. And I know more than a few people who make less than $33K and live right in the Boston Metro area.

[civic94]

Originally Posted by miu

My math skills are just fine and I'm living in Newton. But I drive a car that is long paid for and don't have a smartphone. There are many ways to maximize on ones income. And I know more than a few people who make less than $33K and live right in the Boston Metro area.

yea and I know how to fix cars and never had a car payment in my life, and I support 1 parent who is disabled, the other one is not around. I dont know why you bashed someone out of nowhere.

[joedubs]

I have a place for rent on the Cape. I'm looking for $950. furnished and with utilities!

[civic94]

Originally Posted by joedubs

I have a place for rent on the Cape. I'm looking for $950. furnished and with utilities!

sq. feet and rooms?

how about the cape? is it more expensive compared to other towns? and how bout safety?

[massnative71]

Originally Posted by civic94

yea and I know how to fix cars and never had a car payment in my life, and I support 1 parent who is disabled, the other one is not around. I dont know why you bashed someone out of nowhere.

You are on the right track, no one should spend much more that 25% of their income on rent.

[brightdoglover]

Well, to be fair, many many people in expensive metro areas like eastern Mass./Boston pay way more than 25 percent of income for housing, be it rental, or mortgage.

[beth98]

Originally Posted by civic94

yea and I know how to fix cars and never had a car payment in my life, and I support 1 parent who is disabled, the other one is not around. I dont know why you bashed someone out of nowhere.

I agree there is no reason to start bashing anyone. The cape is nice and perfectly safe, though I'm willing to bet you can find cheaper places to live with more job opportunities. You may want to focus your search on a specific area based on what you do for work. It's incredible hard to find a job (especially one that isn't high up) from out of state. Do you work for a company where you could potentially transfer? If not you should at the very least take into account whether there are opportunities nearby. I don't know what gas prices are out west, but we are paying 3.80ish here so how far you are from work could significantly impact your budget.

[9162]

Originally Posted by massnative71

Same deal with RI (Providence, Pawtucket, etc.). I would stay clear of those cities (especially anything in that price range).

Yes, everything in the entire Providence metro area, yeh, it's all dangerous....

[massnative71]

Originally Posted by brightdoglover

Well, to be fair, many many people in expensive metro areas like eastern Mass./Boston pay way more than 25 percent of income for housing, be it rental, or mortgage.

And many if not most of them have huge credit card balances, lack savings, are underinsured, are one breakdown/home repair/illness away from a catastrophe. They will never catch up, never mind get ahead.

[massnative71]

Originally Posted by 9162

Yes, everything in the entire Providence metro area, yeh, it's all dangerous....

Did not say all of the Providence Metro, I gave 2 examples of cities which are attracting the wrong transplants and of which to generally avoid. If you want me to be more specific, then let me know.