Trying to decide between Boston or Philly... got yelled at in the Boston forum

[leavingIL]

Originally Posted by FBJ

I been to Boston and wasn't impressed at all. It was a bigger version of Hartford, CT

Hartford sans the quasi-Kingston vibe

[FBJ]

Originally Posted by leavingIL

Hartford sans the quasi-Kingston vibe

wonder how hartford looks now, haven't been there since 98

[PhillyViaBoston]

Originally Posted by FBJ

I been to Boston and wasn't impressed at all. It was a bigger version of Hartford, CT

Absolutely. Hartford would be Boston if it were larger....

And had a few professional sports teams.
And had industry outside of insurance.
And had a half-dozen top-ranked colleges.
And had world class hospitals.
And had access to an ocean.
And had reliable public transportation.
And had a music or art scene.
And had any historical significance.

But, yeah, besides that they're practically the same.

[FBJ]

Originally Posted by PhillyViaBoston

Absolutely. Hartford would be Boston if it were larger....

And had a few professional sports teams.
And had industry outside of insurance.
And had a half-dozen top-ranked colleges.
And had world class hospitals.
And had access to an ocean.
And had reliable public transportation.
And had a music or art scene.
And had any historical significance.

But, yeah, besides that they're practically the same.

The neighborhoods look indentical which means it maybe a new england thing

[PhillyViaBoston]

Originally Posted by FBJ

The neighborhoods look indentical which means it maybe a new england thing

Or maybe a lot has changed in the 16 years since your last visit?

[FBJ]

Originally Posted by PhillyViaBoston

Or maybe a lot has changed in the 16 years since your last visit?

I think the problem was neither Hartford or Boston was on the level of Philly and I became homesick

[BHboston]

To the OP - I didn't see your post in the Boston forum, but here are my $0.02:

Both Boston and Philly have a lot to offer, and yes Philly is a lot cheaper. I've visited Philly twice in the past year and really liked it.

That being said, I can't imagine that anyone would tell you that $72k is not enough income for a couple in the Boston area (I am assuming it's just the two of you as you don't mention anyone else in the equation). Sure, you might have to make some compromises - a 1 br apartment instead of something bigger, a unit without the latest gleaming stainless steel appliances, etc - but you'll by no means have to end up in the "ghetto." There are very few bad neighborhoods that you would absolutely want to avoid and you'd be able to afford to rent in most solid middle-income areas that are reasonably convenient to downtown.

[rofl33cat]

I think you should try Boston, its not that bad as you think, (The ghettos OR low income areas) Im sure.