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What BestPlaces Users Say about Massachusetts
Massachusetts is known for its rich history, diverse culture, and top-rated universities. It is also known for its high cost of living and harsh winters. Many people are drawn to this state for its vibrant cities, quaint towns, and beautiful landscapes. However, living in Massachusetts may not be for everyone. Let's take a look at what some users have to say about their experiences living in this particular place.
Summarized user reviews about living in Massachusetts:
1. User "Tom" shared that he has been living in Massachusetts for over 20 years and loves it. He praises the state for its strong job market, excellent schools, and beautiful nature. However, he notes that the cost of living is high and the winters can be tough.
2. "Samantha" moved to Massachusetts for college and has stayed ever since. She enjoys the diverse food scene, endless entertainment options, and the sense of community in her town. She does mention that traffic and housing prices can be a challenge.
3. According to "John," Massachusetts offers a great mix of urban and rural areas. He appreciates the rich history and cultural events but warns that the high taxes and crowded cities may not be for everyone.
4. "Emily" recently moved to Massachusetts and has mixed feelings about it. She loves the charming New England feel and proximity to the ocean, but struggles with the high rent and lack of affordable housing options. She also mentions that the state can feel very crowded at times.
based on 71 ReviewsGet to know Massachusetts with the latest comments and reviews from people who live in or have visited Massachusetts
Massachusetts climate - 1/17/2008
Typical New England weather patterns(frequently chnaging) with 4 distinct seasons. Winters can be cold with lots of snow in the north and western parts of the state but milder and rainy on the cosat and Cape. Spring is comfortable and can come in early March lasting through mid-June. Summers range from warm and humid to dry and hot with at least a week or two in the upper nineties. But autumn arrives with cooler tempreatures as the leaves change colors and the days shorten. Probably the best season but all too
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Boston Native - 12/11/2007
I was born and raised in Massachusetts. I have positives and negatives that I can say about this state. What I will say is that if you don't like the cold then don't move here! It gets cold in the winter. The problem isn't even the low temps it's the wind chill. Since Boston is located right on the coast when that wind starts to blow it will feel about 20 degrees colder than what it really is. In the summer it does get hot and humid! Really humid! So if you are concerned about your hair - it will frizz! As for the people, there is a reason why Boston is known as the rudest city in the country. I have done my share of travelling around the U.S. and I will admit that the people here are pretty rude. Not everyone but a good percentage are. If anything you should worry about the drivers. The drivers here (including myself) are very agressive. You have no other choice to be, people will not think twice about cutting you off on the road. On top of that Boston is also very expensive. The
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Time to move out - 9/24/2006
My wife and I have both lived in Mass. for all our lives (so far) which is almost 50 years. And I haven't a clue why we have not moved out sooner. Actually we owned a business here for 15 years. That and our daughter in college kept us in the area. But since we are free of both we have been searching for a better part of the country to move to. The business climate is difficult for the small business person. Insurance (health, auto, you name it) is out of control. The housing market HAS COLLAPSED here. Our house is for sale and nobody is looking after 2 price declines. Cost of living in general is out of control. Roads are bad, getting worse and traffic is bad and getting worse. The patronage in the state has caused state pensions and road costs to become a serious burden. Taxes are high especially property taxes and the job outlook anywhere outside of Boston is poor to fair.
The good news (no I did pay a lot for my car insurance), if you do not mind the snow (I don't but
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Shrewsbury, MA - 9/10/2006
Crime, taxes, population density, ect. is over all better than average. However, the cost of living is 40-90 percent higer on avgerage which makes it difficult to live on a single person income.
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