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Old 03-11-2015, 07:46 PM
 
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Newton is pretty good because it has the only, somewhat, rapid Green Line (D). You can live in a leafy suburb but still be downtown without driving in a relatively short amount of time.
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Old 03-11-2015, 08:42 PM
 
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Where, exactly, is the job in Boston? Different communities have better access to different parts of Boston due to rail or bus routes.
I will be going to Northeastern University, which is literally the downtown of Boston. From what little I have come to hear about Newton from would-be colleagues, Newton is on commuter rail. Is this correct? If so, Ruggles is on commuter rail and would be perfect for everyday commute.
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Old 03-11-2015, 08:46 PM
 
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I've spent time in Madison and culturally, I would second the suggestion of Arlingon, maybe Waltham. Weston has no sidewalks- it's outland suburbs & you'll be driving for everything. If you like being able to bike places- stay inside 128 & Arlington has great community, bike path, close to the Red line, etc. I loved living there. The sticker prices may be a shock- cuz lots of folks agree with me- you can also check out parts of Newton, Waltham, Somerville, Brookline. The closer you get, the higher the price but the better community experience like Madison. Good luck!
oh how nice.. where in Madison? I hear ya about proximity to Boston and price. Our biggest priority is having good schools for sure, which is why I also wonder if Somerville or Brookline may be too student-y?
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Old 03-12-2015, 04:41 AM
 
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Brookline has good schools, Somerville not so much. Yes, Newton has both the commuter rail and the subway.
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Old 03-12-2015, 04:54 AM
 
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I will be going to Northeastern University, which is literally the downtown of Boston. From what little I have come to hear about Newton from would-be colleagues, Newton is on commuter rail. Is this correct? If so, Ruggles is on commuter rail and would be perfect for everyday commute.
Unfortunately the Worcester line (which runs through Newton) doesn't stop at Ruggles. Commuter rail is also crazy expensive compared to the Green Line. Best bet is to take the Green Line to Copley and walk a few minutes.
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Old 03-12-2015, 06:21 AM
 
Location: North of Boston
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I will be going to Northeastern University, which is literally the downtown of Boston. From what little I have come to hear about Newton from would-be colleagues, Newton is on commuter rail. Is this correct? If so, Ruggles is on commuter rail and would be perfect for everyday commute.

No and no.

Northeastern is definitely not considered to be "literally the downtown of Boston."

Additionally, as mentioned above, the commuter rail from Newton does not stop at Ruggles. The Needham, Franklin and Providence lines stop at Ruggles, but not all trains stop at Ruggles.

Look at this page for more information: MBTA > Schedules & Maps > Commuter Rail > Ruggles

With your budget and a commute to Ruggles I would be looking in Needham, Dedham or Canton.
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Old 03-12-2015, 06:29 AM
 
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No and no.

Northeastern is definitely not considered to be "literally the downtown of Boston."

Additionally, as mentioned above, the commuter rail from Newton does not stop at Ruggles. The Needham, Franklin and Providence lines stop at Ruggles, but not all trains stop at Ruggles.

Look at this page for more information: MBTA > Schedules & Maps > Commuter Rail > Ruggles

With your budget and a commute to Ruggles I would be looking in Needham, Dedham or Canton.
OP's budget is high and they want top school districts. West Roxbury means BPS lol. Not even in the same league as the original list of towns they were looking at. The only place on your list that comes close is Needham.
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Old 03-12-2015, 06:29 AM
 
Location: RI, MA, VT, WI, IL, CA, IN (that one sucked), KY
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I would say, honestly, the price bump, moving from mid-west is very heart-attack inducing, but it's job-based relocation and they are matching to an extent for cost of living. What is a reasonable range for a 3 br, 2ba townhome/apartment/house in newton/belmont area? zillow/trulia like sites have a wide-range, going from 2.5-9.5k, which is extreme. is it reasonable to expect to find something within 3k-4k even? If not, we would have to re-evaluate our choices for where we want live...

I moved from Madison to Boston as well (after being in Madison 10 years). On Wisconsin. The prices are high, but I found the salaries much higher, and while I miss my New Glarus (I get some shipped in) and fried cheese curds, it is easy to adapt to.

Good luck.

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Old 03-12-2015, 10:32 AM
 
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Thanks all of you. I definitely have more work to do, but now I have a fair start I think. Will see how the search turns up.
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