Cost of utilities in Springfield, MA? (Boston, Worcester: house, safe neighborhoods, to buy)

[OdyG]

I may be relocating to this city and need to know cost of utilities...
Heat, water, etc.

[jmfikucki]

I dont live in Springfield but in Worc. If your thinking if moving to Springfield go visit first. Its not a good area
Here is my run down my landline phone 63.00 per month.
heat(gas) 300.00,
electric is 65.00-80.00 but in the summer it higher than that over a hundred, water 150.00,
taxes 2500.00 per year
cable 80.00 and that is basic and expanded charter is a rip off!
hope this helps

[WestMass79]

I do live in Springfield, and despite what the people who do not live in Springfield say, it IS a nice city with many nice neighborhoods and lots of great attractions and parks.

The numbers listed above are fairly accurate.

[Langer]

I live there as well and would agree. In this part of western MA you have the best of everything: access to Boston, Hartford, NYC, and any seashore is within a couple hour drive. We have a wonderful symphony and a number of great theaters in the greater Springfield area. And your commute to work is nothing compared to living in a big city (I am from NY).

Good luck to you!

[OdyG]

Originally Posted by WestMass79

I do live in Springfield, and despite what the people who do not live in Springfield say, it IS a nice city with many nice neighborhoods and lots of great attractions and parks.

The numbers listed above are fairly accurate.

recommended cities to live near springfield??? I will be working in Springfield, so at least 20-30 min from the city.

[babylove2]

Originally Posted by jmfikucki

I dont live in Springfield but in Worc. If your thinking if moving to Springfield go visit first. Its not a good area
Here is my run down my landline phone 63.00 per month.
heat(gas) 300.00,
electric is 65.00-80.00 but in the summer it higher than that over a hundred, water 150.00,
taxes 2500.00 per year
cable 80.00 and that is basic and expanded charter is a rip off!
hope this helps

I too am looking at a home in one of Springfields better neighborhoods and am hoping that someone can answer me this... Do you have multiple options for your utility co's? and what about heating costs with oil? Thanks.

[mmyk72]

Originally Posted by jmfikucki

I dont live in Springfield but in Worc. If your thinking if moving to Springfield go visit first. Its not a good area
Here is my run down my landline phone 63.00 per month.
heat(gas) 300.00,
electric is 65.00-80.00 but in the summer it higher than that over a hundred, water 150.00,
taxes 2500.00 per year
cable 80.00 and that is basic and expanded charter is a rip off!
hope this helps

I'm hoping to buy a house soon, so I'm curious too. Is the water for the month or quarter? How about the heat- is it per month for the heating season, then close to 0 for the summer or is that averaged out over 12 months?

Also, the size of house and # of people would help. Thanks!

[snatale1]

Originally Posted by jmfikucki

I dont live in Springfield but in Worc. If your thinking if moving to Springfield go visit first. Its not a good area

Please ignore stupid comments like this. There are many great, safe neighborhoods in Spfld. I lived in Boston for years but if you mention the word Boston to someone from the burbs there brain goes right to the ghetto. You'd think somebody from Worcester would know better as most people not from Worc would say the same thing about it there. I'd recommend West Springfield (not part of the City) or Agawam. I've done a ton of work in both and wouldn't hesitate to live in either one.