Relocation
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6/28/2008
I moved here from Denver, CO to Boston, MA because of an awesome job opportunity. I must admit that I have been adjusting to the "sticker shock" ever since!! I own a home in Colorado and it is a beautiful 3 bedroom almost 2000 sq foot home with loft, double-sided glass fireplace, and breathtaking views!! You must prepare yourself for your dollar just not stretching as far here in Boston, MA!! I actually live in Revere, MA and the commute really isn't bad on the "T", and I have a very nice, spankin' brand-new apartment with a lot of amenities (though if you have lived in a home for the past decade as I have - living in an apartment again is a "shock" to your sensibilities!) There are great cultural opportunities, sports, parks, beaches!! It really does have almost everything - and I recently took a trip that was only a 2 hour drive with some of the most awesome views that I have seen anywhere (to include Europe!) Just run the cost of living calculator and really be aware of the "hidden" costs of a relocation (e.g. increased auto insurance, utilities, food, etc...) I am still learning the city and am looking forward to learning how to get things here on the "cheap!" :-)
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