Between Bedford and Concord, is Concord worth the price tag?

[semiurbanite]

Originally Posted by Bostonsuburbhunter

Are kids graduating from Bedford high going to good colleges/same as Concord? We know people in concord school system, none in Bedford.

Even in Lexongton, more kids go to - gasp! - UMass and Northeastern more than any other college (both fine schools).

[Cato the Elder]

Originally Posted by tysmith95

Under conservative estimates with a 70k salary the OP could afford over 1400-1500 a month for an apartment. That's enough for a studio in a place like Waltham which has a walkable town center, has an easy commute to Concord, and is close to the hustle and bustle of Boston.

Unless proximity to Boston is important, I would pick Maynard over Waltham and cut my commute time in half. Waltham at this point is noticeably more expensive that Maynard and you get similar amenities. You're also surrounded by some of the best outdoor recreation in Maynard, which isn't the case in Waltham. Hudson would work but it just gets you farther from Concord with no savings in cost.