I grew up in the Boston area and now live in Stamford.

Boston beats Stamford by every possible metric. Better opportunities, better housing, better neighborhoods, better community, better culture, better parks, better pay, and better quality of life.

The only reason you wouldn't move to Boston is 1) you hate Boston sports teams or 2) you really can't stand another few degrees of cold in the winter 3) you want to be closer to home.