months, even. we've had, like, 1 cold day this entire winter lol

it's hard to describe...

I have a high salary, and work in a field that will reliably keep my salary high for the foreseeable future. but I also am still feeling stretched in ways that I wasn't as recently as 2-3 years ago, and have basically abandoned the idea of ever owning a home. I absolutely adore Boston and will never leave, but there's no question the expense of life is getting out of control.

and, thinking on this always make me realize, if people like me are feeling a pinch, then many people around me are likely on the brink. and I worry about how bad things will get...

we also pay better, second highest average salary in the country. not gonna get rich or anything, but it's not the pittance in some states.

I grew up northwest of 495 (Leominster, Lunenburg). beautiful area, more affordable (relatively speaking, that is), still a decent amount to do (I mean, it's not the city, but it's not empty, either), and lots of great schools. Littleton and Clinton are also lovely, and closer to 495.

if budget is no object, Groton is within an hour and has incredible schools (public and private). Concord, too. but both are... well, let's just say your average software engineer would probably be the poor person in town lol

yeah, this feels like low-hanging fruit to boost what is already regarded as one of the best attributes of this state.

band together with MA, pass single payer.

TIL. just downloaded the app. thank you.

started right after the Super Bowl. I remember it well lol

I mean, I don't say it randomly. I say it when those states start to be assholes.

there's no shame in calling an asshole an asshole.

$450 in cleaning supplies!?

fucker wanted to get caught

the fact that you forgot about 413 is peak MA

awesome, ty!

edit: holy shit, DC!

also, definitely interesting to see the trend lines per state from year-to-year...

honest question: what constitutes a violent crime? does that include stuff like armed burglary? would also be interested in how this compares nationally and internationally.

great map, tho! love being able to easily visualize these kind of stats.

out of staters have informed me that I have one, but it's not obvious to me or those who know me locally. so I assume I have a slight accent.

sweatshirt and shorts is the state uniform

that last sentence is... *chef's kiss

did this for years.

no, you are not double taxed.

I would unironically and enthusiastically support New England independence.

it's like those at MIT are smart or something

as always around here, that's just a transit problem.

I would have no problem living in Boston and working in Waltham, except the only available option is the commuter rail, and then getting to the actual office would involve... an Uber? or shuttle? no idea.

what power would this give the state that it otherwise doesn't have today?

because then they'd be democrats

I'd rather we have true public internet. The state can be it's own ISP.

yeah, this thread and article is weird. the city council and city leadership absolutely has the right and responsibility to oversee BPD activities, but that doesn't mean security of sensitive matters isn't important.