My partner and I are moving to Boston soon and this is really great info! Thank you so much for sharing, and we would love to see more videos with tips about living in Boston :) Would also love to know if you have any favorite restaurants or places to visit.
@HadelLynnLeyco3 жыл бұрын
Why thank you! There's still so much to explore but there will be more content in the future!
@raccoonragesquad68993 жыл бұрын
Us toooo
@wchandler20103 жыл бұрын
The city of Boston will forever hold a special place in my heart. It was my first home after 20 years in the military and I got my CS degree there.The prices are crazy, the traffic is horrendous but in my opinion there isn’t a better city than Boston!
@HadelLynnLeyco3 жыл бұрын
That's amazing!
@BostonAreaHomes3 жыл бұрын
I agree! :)
@BostonAreaHomes3 жыл бұрын
Totally agree!
@taylorrice86122 жыл бұрын
Born and raised in Boston. Now living in California. I miss Boston everyday.
@ethansalimabean419 Жыл бұрын
Thanks for posting! I’m about to move out there for 6 months, very helpful!
@HadelLynnLeyco Жыл бұрын
I'm glad!
@marissapearlfieland21143 жыл бұрын
I was able to get a reduced price Charlie card (Boston T-pass) because of a bone surgery I had as a child. I just filled out a form and had proof from my doctor and went to the Charlie card store and it saved a TON of money. If you’ve had any surgeries that may indicate the need to use the T more instead of walking try to look into that.
@HadelLynnLeyco3 жыл бұрын
That's great information thank you for sharing!
@AriannCoy3 жыл бұрын
Thank you. This exactly what I needed it to know. Love your videos.!
@HadelLynnLeyco3 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much! I'm glad it's helpful!
@doylealexander18343 жыл бұрын
Hoping to move to Boston once I graduate college! Thanks for the great videos.
@HadelLynnLeyco3 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@miachalupa3 жыл бұрын
filipino here moving to Boston from FL! been bingeing all your videos to prepare, love your content!
@HadelLynnLeyco3 жыл бұрын
That's very sweet thank you!
@panjoshua62513 жыл бұрын
“Gas is like, $2.60/gallon” Ahhhh, those were the days 🥲
@FlyinTonite3 жыл бұрын
If you do Boston with roommates you can easily get away with sub 1000 for rent and utilities. I pay 750 a month plus utilities for a pretty good spot in Malden near the Orange line. By yourself I'll agree it's expensive. My friend pays 1200 for a studio in Waltham that's a glorified closet. Just depends on what you're looking for but affordable Boston living is very doable.
@HadelLynnLeyco3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for letting me know! I decided to not do roommates when I moved out here because it was during the peak of COVID and risking my health was not worth it. I'm glad you're making it work!
@ChipsChallenge952 жыл бұрын
I've lived in Boston for 15 years, I watch a lot of these videos and the prices are always higher in actuality than people report. I live with my significant other and we have a very high household income (~$400k-$500k but we're not rich by Boston standards), and things are expensive enough that we feel it. When we go out of state to visit family members, we feel rich, whereas it costs the two of us $200+ for a dinner, we can take her or my whole family out for that much.
@May-May-Sue3 жыл бұрын
I live in Boston 😍😍😍😍! I love your channel. Great video
@HadelLynnLeyco3 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much I really appreciate it!
@anastasiamarie82223 жыл бұрын
Hello! I've been looking into moving to Boston after graduation but I'm worried about finding a job to pay for the cost of living. I've mostly heard IT jobs are in demand, are there any other types of jobs that are easy to get hired for? Also, does the pay scale for jobs in Boston (outside of tech) match the expensive cost of living?
@HadelLynnLeyco3 жыл бұрын
Feel free to comment on your experience on the cost of living in Boston or if you have any ideas for future topics!
@BillShondaguy596023 жыл бұрын
I live in Boston for 29/30 yrs took the T everywhere and to work I remember quincy market before Faneuil Hall I live in small town just outside of Boston great place to live and work if you're young and healthy
@HadelLynnLeyco3 жыл бұрын
Wow that's amazing to see how knowledgeable you are about Boston! It must have been something to see the city's growth over the years
@missynataliasaputra3 жыл бұрын
Nice video! Short & detailed. Gave me an idea what’s the living cost in Boston is like. My bf and I thinking of moving to Boston but he has a car/semi truck. Do you happen to have any town/small city recommendations just outside of Boston that is reachable by the T as well as driving? Thank you
@HadelLynnLeyco3 жыл бұрын
@@missynataliasaputra the good thing about Boston is that there is also the commuter rail for those who are further out. There's areas such as JP, East Boston, Brighton/Allstob Medford that are at the end/near the end of the T but have lower rents and more car friendly. I would for sure do your research on where specifically you are working because which T line you take can vary
@tatlidilo3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the information, I will be there next week!
@reneeoneil90992 жыл бұрын
I'm 64 grew up in Boston (allston) the bus was ten cents back in the 60'S and then a quarter
@taylorrice86122 жыл бұрын
Remember getting a “transfer?” On the T? I grew up in JP and rode the T to school.
@Alicia_BPHCАй бұрын
Thank you 🦋
@alexh9286 Жыл бұрын
Hi new Filipino in Boston here! Can I ask in what neighborhood do you live in. Im so stressed looking for a place to stay that is within my budget , Can I know where did you see the 1500 1600 ish studio that would be helpful ❤
@HadelLynnLeyco Жыл бұрын
More than likely for that budget you either need to get a roommate, look further out than the main part of Boston, or spend extra money on a brokers fee where a broker could find you something in that budget which usually costs at least a month of your rent. I'm releasing a video soon on how to find an apartment in Boston so stay tuned for that!
@anthonykatonlopez80613 жыл бұрын
I absolutely love Boston. Me and my family travel there at least three times a year - we are also from Los Angeles California - you must try Archie's new york deli 😀 101 arch st #150 😋 best breakfast and lunch and very affordable. Have a wonderful day
@HadelLynnLeyco3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the recommendation!
@High_Rate1363 жыл бұрын
Thank you for sharing on the rent front. I’d rather have high rent than drive anywhere. Video critique: I had the video on 2x playback speed and your speech was still slow, so I am going to assume it’s incredibly slow at normal speeds. Listening at that speed is my personal taste; however, I did learn this from others, so it’s not specific to me.
@HadelLynnLeyco3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for letting me know I'll definitely take a look into that for future videos!
@jnagarya5193 жыл бұрын
Nice shots of the water front. And Fort Point Channel.
@HadelLynnLeyco3 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@ericscott42253 жыл бұрын
I am disabled so the state of Massachusetts gives me foodstamps and a T card and 900$ a month and my apartment rent is according to my incom so my rent is really cheap if you are homeless or poor you can apply for houseing and the state will get you an apartment subsidized houseing meaning the project's and the rent is cheap if your homeless and you know whare to go you can eat six meals a day here they take care of the homeless really well here which is a downside because they know they can get houseing easily so alot of homeless people come here
@HadelLynnLeyco3 жыл бұрын
That's really great and insightful information. Thank you for sharing!
@prathyushadevareddy14702 жыл бұрын
can a studio room share between 2 people?
@HadelLynnLeyco2 жыл бұрын
Some buildings may not let you have 2 people in a studio. You can make it work but it's just going to be a little tight in space
@donovanevans61373 жыл бұрын
Hi,I'm new to your channel and I'm enjoying it! I was wondering can you make a video about the education system there,for people who want to pursue higher education?
@HadelLynnLeyco3 жыл бұрын
I'm glad you're enjoying my channel! I don't really have any experience on the education system since I'm here for work but that is a really good idea!
@SerafStar2 ай бұрын
UPDATE: In 2024 you need a monthly income of $20k to live in Boston rent now is over $4k a month for tiny spaces majority of landlords don’t accept pets, don’t offer parking , require perfect credit score and make you pay for them to see you’re credit report everyone has a broker that you will have to pay between a half month to a entire month rent even though you did all The work. It’s best not to own a car (it’s a waste of time,) parking is $20-$30/HR vs Train (T) $2.40/one way. The T has been under renovations since 2023. 2023 a red line caught on fire and orange line wasn’t working most of the last year. Living in the outskirts of Boston will save you few hundred bucks a month in rent. so.. Good Luck!!!
@ariftat95892 жыл бұрын
Thanks for enformasan
@debukosmik0073 жыл бұрын
is it okay if we do not use broker service? I mean would there be any scam if we search apartment ourselfs?
@HadelLynnLeyco3 жыл бұрын
When searching apartments, I suggest to make sure to call in advance to see if there is a broker fee. There are times when landlords may cover an entire broker fee cost or partial. If you look at large apartment complexes that are associated with big companies there's a good chance they may not have broker fees.
@debukosmik0073 жыл бұрын
@@HadelLynnLeyco i see. I once searched for apartments and on the caption says "No broker fee" does it mean we don't have to pay for that? Oh and do you have any site recommendation regarding apartment search? Damn i feel bad for asking a lot of question. Am subscribing.
@HadelLynnLeyco3 жыл бұрын
@@debukosmik007 for searching I've looked through Zillow, Hotpads and Apartments.com. As for the no broker fee that probably means you don't have to pay a broker fee. You would however more than likely be expected at move in with first month and last month rent along with a deposit.
@debukosmik0073 жыл бұрын
@@HadelLynnLeyco Thank you so much, Hadel!
@nelliesmile3873 жыл бұрын
Thank you for sharing! How far are the beaches and which are great.
@HadelLynnLeyco3 жыл бұрын
The closest beach I know is Revere beach but I do hear mixed reviews about it. You would probably need a car in order to go to beaches further out. I've heard great things about Plymouth and Cape Cod area! I have yet to go to any beach so far
@BostonAreaHomes3 жыл бұрын
Hi Nellie Smile, there are many beaches in Boston, depending on where you will be living you have many options. If you want bigger and better beaches than City of Boston beaches, that will be 30-45 min drive. You can go South, Quincy, Hull, Wareham or to Cape Cod beaches (Old Silver beach, etc) or North to Marblehead, Salem, Gloucester, Ipswitch (Crane beach)
@diya3622 жыл бұрын
Hi! How is the trash service like? I've only lived in on-campus housing and am not sure how it works for apartments in Boston.
@HadelLynnLeyco2 жыл бұрын
If depends where you live. If you live in newer areas that have a trash chute, you just chuck it in there. If you live in older areas, there is twice a week trash and recycling takeout where you just leave your bags outside
@mikeurban3 жыл бұрын
Love your channel!
@HadelLynnLeyco3 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@supredoesmath46243 жыл бұрын
Where'd you get the Spot mask in your thumbnail???
@HadelLynnLeyco3 жыл бұрын
I actually sewed it! Someone gave me the fabric for it a while ago
@schauzeit3 жыл бұрын
Where is it fun to live but not very expensive and that’s close to the T? I’m visiting next week to do my apartment hunting. Thanks, Ate!
@HadelLynnLeyco3 жыл бұрын
It really does depend on your budget but it's typically cheaper to live in Jamaica Plain, Brookline, Allston area because it is more West of the main city.
@BostonAreaHomes3 жыл бұрын
Brighton and Allston, if you are young - that's where many university students live with housemates. Close to the T. If you want to step away from the city limits, there are many more choices but not as fun. :)
@bre_loom2 жыл бұрын
Hi! I will be moving to Boston to work! Where do you look for apartments online??
@HadelLynnLeyco2 жыл бұрын
Apartments.com, and hotpads have been pretty good!
@user-jz2hr7wh3x3 жыл бұрын
What websites did you use to find your apartment? I keep trying to find one that doesnt have that many complaints but it's really hard...
@HadelLynnLeyco3 жыл бұрын
I did Apartments.com, zillow and hotpads. I feel like now a lot more places are offering virtual tours which help
@TripleIProductions3 жыл бұрын
2100 usd for rent. Damn thats a lot
@mansfield3603 жыл бұрын
Factor in no car payments or insurance if you don’t drive then it’s not that bad
@citydweller993 жыл бұрын
I spend much more than 50 bucks for electricity..and more than 40 for internet. But 2100 per month with an in unit laundry is pretty nice.
@HadelLynnLeyco3 жыл бұрын
I guess I am just very frugal with my electricity usage
@citydweller993 жыл бұрын
@@HadelLynnLeyco I don't live in Boston yet...where I live now..electricity and internet is 2x as much
@ELNEGOPR13 жыл бұрын
I pay $262 a month for a 3 bedroom apartment in Puerto Rico
@HadelLynnLeyco3 жыл бұрын
Wow that sounds amazing
@dh19523 жыл бұрын
You can’t mention grocery stores in Boston without mentioning Stop and Shop which is the most prevalent and Market Basket which is by far the best.
@getshorty75492 жыл бұрын
Boston: "You can't afford me."
@AkilezNewEngland3 жыл бұрын
The prices in Boston is not so bad. I never shop in Haymarket since i moved to Boston in 1993.