You could avoid the issues of the vehicle ownership by just using public transportation.
@sirsyncalot9147
Жыл бұрын
how good is public transportation?
@littleMay99
2 жыл бұрын
Your channel is so helpful! I'm moving to Boston from TX as well, and I'd love more vids like this on what to expect, especially come summer and winter time w/o central AC
@BreakingDownBoston
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you! Hoping this channel can make your move a bit easier! Good news: summers in Boston aren’t even close to as hot as TX. You can survive without central AC, but it’s still nice to have!
@improperbostonian6722
2 жыл бұрын
We get a lot of humidity from the south and Boston sits right at the harbor, Summer is hot and humid Fall is best cold crisp Winter can be frigid.
@CookWithStephh
11 ай бұрын
Why moving from Texas ?
@JMM33RanMA
2 жыл бұрын
Very interesting and entertaining. I got caught in a massive traffic jam on the I-95/I-93 convergence. I noticed a Wyoming plate on the car in front and wondered what it was like to be caught in a traffic jam with more people than in your state! Boston, Quincy [MA], Brockton [MA] and Providence [RI] are densely populated with 1,000 or more people per Sq.Mi. in some areas. Traffic, aggressive drivers and parking are major concerns, so kudos to the producer for covering it. What should have been mentioned is that rent, traffic and parking issues usually* get better as distance from Boston Downtown increases. *However apartment rent increases with closeness to Commuter Rail, Subway/T or Bus access. Station parking varies between $2 and $7 per day. So, moderate walking distance to public transportation and no car can save a huge amount of money. My students tell me that having apartments with several housemates with private bedrooms and shared common areas can reduce rent per person below dorm cost with similar conditions but more freedom [BTW my students were 20yo+]. My mother's family are real Yankees, her ancestors were here before the Revolution and may have chased Redcoats back from Lexington and besieged them there. In New England Yankee is usually a compliment, while outside of Boston, Bostonian is often not. The movie/TV Boston accent you may expect you may never hear. My university friends usually kidded me that my mother had a strong accent and I had none. Even locally, there are differences in accent and vocabulary, but it's the vocabulary that can confuse you, and since frappe, cabinette and milkshake can be the same or different in different areas, I won't get into that. 🍺Most importantly [especially for international students], the drinking age is 21, proof is required for purchase, and buying for someone else underage or not is a crime that is prosecuted. If your licence is a picture licence from a US polity you should be OK, student ID is not legally valid. If a group goes to a liquor store ALL may be required to have ID. There is a non-driving ID that is issued by the Department of Motor Vehicles that is valid for all purposes. A bank account requires a valid ID or passport. Bars and restaurants may be open until 2:00 a.m. but public transport stops [depending on line] between 11 p.m. and 1 a.m. with some holiday exceptions. This was an excellent video.
@BreakingDownBoston
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much for the additional details, and glad you enjoyed! Those are some more good pointers for anyone thinking about moving to the area.
@JMM33RanMA
2 жыл бұрын
@@BreakingDownBoston Thanks! I had to edit the information about Drinking ID. to be worthy of your comment.
@thomascropper2865
2 жыл бұрын
Passive Agressive parking culture , duly noted ….I think I will take my chances with the T
@BreakingDownBoston
2 жыл бұрын
The T has faults, but overall it works for me! If you are willing to pay for a parking spot, it is much easier. Otherwise, I recommend your approach!
@kenb3552
2 жыл бұрын
Just to be clear - the parking space-saving thing only happens in the winter when there is snow. A person will shovel out the space and then claim it. To Bostonian's this only seems fair. Why would you spend all that time and effort only to have some a-hole in a BMW swoop in and park in the space you just cleared out? And the space saver is only good for few days - not the entire season. And I would argue that Boston drivers are actually very GOOD drivers. They are however, very aggressive drivers. When you see the amount of traffic and the tight and often confusing situations they have to drive in - you'll understand.
@PedroMartinez-tt7lr
Жыл бұрын
Exactly!!! 100%
@matthewh5263
Жыл бұрын
Very helpful, thank you. I am moving to Boston from Austin,TX, and I am personally looking forward to the existence of seasons. That Texas heat and power outages really take a toll on you!
@BreakingDownBoston
Жыл бұрын
The four seasons was a nice change! Cold in winter, but quite nice (in comparison to Austin) the rest of the year.
@katherinecabrera4448
28 күн бұрын
moving to boston in 2 weeks. yes, my rent is 3k a month ( im a grad student) and no, i’m NOT taking my car. 😭
@anthonydavis1453
Жыл бұрын
Moving to Boston from California, this video kinda scared me
@BreakingDownBoston
Жыл бұрын
Just be mindful of some of the stuff mentioned here (and through other research) and it will go smoothly enough!
@raquelbenn
Жыл бұрын
OMG, we are foreigners moving to Boston. I’m worried now...
@seanfarley8489
Жыл бұрын
This was helpful, even if it was disheartening. I would like to move to Boston from California in the next couple years. I lived in Winthrop in ‘97 for several months but it wasn’t the best of circumstances. Luckily I grew up poor so things like laundromats and no car are not a big deal (I do remember the T being very convenient). Here’s to hoping!
@BreakingDownBoston
Жыл бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
@rawkrXbabee
2 жыл бұрын
lmao help I'm moving to Brighton/ Allston in late August- thankfully not a Sept 1 start date but I'll be there for it!! woo hoo
@EvieVermont
5 ай бұрын
Boston, great place to visit!
@Lorena-OT7
6 ай бұрын
I wouldn’t have a car if I moved to any city, and your voice sounds like the guy from Mickey Views on YT lol.❤
@BreakingDownBoston
6 ай бұрын
Thank you very much! I just went and listened to that channel for the first time - flattered!
@robertf6409
Жыл бұрын
Excellent video
@BreakingDownBoston
Жыл бұрын
Thank you very much!
@jalabi99
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for making my choice to never move to Boston be easy :D
@laragama2396
Жыл бұрын
All very realistic and useful tips.
@MrStan0630
2 ай бұрын
The reason the drivers are so aggressive is because the road engineering in the Greater Boston area is the worst in the United States. At least in Europe they drive small cars.
@Lance-Stroll
11 ай бұрын
Got news for u, the renter pays the broker fee, one way or another
@BreakingDownBoston
11 ай бұрын
You are totally correct! Under the current structure, the renter has to pay the fee upfront. I would much rather have the broker fee covered in rent over the course of the lease.
@christinaayube8165
2 жыл бұрын
Not every renter has to pay the fee....
@BreakingDownBoston
2 жыл бұрын
Very true! Some units do not force renters to pay a broker fee. However, I would say at least half of units do ask for a fee, so newcomers to the area should absolutely be financially prepared depending on the unit they are interested in.
@kevinlee9121
2 жыл бұрын
Didn't show the great city it is very negative video from Manchester NH 49 miles north
@BreakingDownBoston
2 жыл бұрын
Apologies if I gave that impression - I love Boston! Just want people to be aware of some things they may not know before moving to the area.
@corygarms5871
Жыл бұрын
As a fellow Texan i approve of referencing your Texanhood 10x in 8 min
@mpessan
Жыл бұрын
Sounds like a genuine nightmare!
@leeleeds255
Жыл бұрын
So I assume Boston has a huge homeless problem because of brokers and greedy landlords?
@blackmermaid
2 ай бұрын
Florida has the most homeless people
@ChipsChallenge95
Жыл бұрын
Tip 1 of 1, don’t do it.
@afvro75
11 ай бұрын
it seems like a nightmare.
@downtownchicagobarbi
Жыл бұрын
How much does a two bed and bath run in Boston?
@Boston82bl
Жыл бұрын
My one bedroom was $2900 a month in downtown,until they just increased it to $3500 a month starting in September. $600 increase out of blue. There is no rent control in Boston, aka rent cap, so they can increase it as much as they want.
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