irishgypsy1960 t1_j5kavpy wrote on January 23, 2023 at 4:50 PM

$1200 for a 2 bedroom is unlikely statewide. I just moved from greenfield, and it’s not even possible around there anymore.

quark_the_bear OP t1_j5kc5jo wrote on January 23, 2023 at 4:58 PM

Yeah I'm realizing now that's a bit of a pipe dream. I threw that out there in case there might be any cheaper/overlooked areas at a little further drive, but I recognize the cost of housing here is completely incomparable to MA/the northeast lol.

irishgypsy1960 t1_j5kdrdc wrote on January 23, 2023 at 5:08 PM

My son lives in Fayetteville nc, a real dump of a city. Rents there have skyrocketed past 2 years also. But mass just keeps getting great press, and so many want out of the red state dumpster fires. Many who are coming are highly skilled and can afford it. I have a housing subsidy thankfully. Good luck. I will say, I love my state. I just moved to boston and there is plenty to do even if you are broke. I always planned to leave for the weather but with the state of the country, and an unexpected disability, I doubt I ever will leave.