Top 5 Reasons NOT to Move to Boston: The TRUTH about Living in Boston, MA

[@LivingBoston]

What questions do you have about Boston after watching?

[@dionjackson8252]

Why would anyone want to live here

[@yvonnepaul1196]

Boston is hands down the finest city I've ever lived in ! I came here on vacation after college and I vowed to come back. Left Denver on a job offer here. What a switch. I've been here for 30 years....can't ever leave !

[@yvonnepaul1196]

@Dion Jackson You're kidding, right ? It's like saying I just can't see the beauty of Boston. Some people don't get it....too bad

[@writerconsidered]

Your last point has a thinking flaw. i regards to wealth. Wealth isn't leave Boston since it isn't Boston's wealth. If its private owned wealth then that wealth was never Boston's to begin with. So Boston lost nothing.

[@jlamm2223443]

One thing to note, though, is that Boston is very walkable, very bike friendly, and very good mass transit.

[@lfd4967]

I lived in Boston for six years. It is a charming city. I was fascinated by the culture. I met people who were born and raised in Massachusetts and they never left the state! Lol

[@LivingBoston]

That's awesome! ANd yeah Mass definitely has a lot of loyal people who love living here!

[@taylorrice8612]

Glad to hear LF D Liking the city. The smart ones stayed.

[@philiposbrooks3337]

What culture?

[@Seryma86]

@@LivingBostonlol there’s a lot who seem like the most miserable fucking people on earth who don’t leave. Haha it’s why there’s so many Massholes, it’s like people reach a point where they’re so bitter and angry/aggressive for no god damn reason. I do imagine it’s the shitty winters and all the difficult people here in general. There’s a big different in being “real” and a cunt, and a lot of people in the state think acting like a dickhead is being real.

[@lindanorris2455]

why should we?

[@Allinguts]

I only went once and people are extremely rude, i visits multiple places in MA and all where the same.

[@amberanderson528]

Were*

[@bryanscott2126]

I wanted to live in Boston but now i am not. I realized that Boston really sucks. Expensive, bad weather, rude people, taxes, etc.

[@emanuel5944]

Dating sucks in Boston as well

[@Sapientiaa]

Boston sucks. It’s also a terrible place to date; lots of promiscuity there, and escorting.

[@superwealthy4653]

@@emanuel5944 Can you tell me what the dating scene is like there? I'm interested in having a girlfriend from Boston, LOL.

[@Brandiisbeloved]

if you're more traditional and a Christian forget about dating. Once im done with college im out

[@anthonyc5039]

@@superwealthy4653met a few nice “single” girls there who ended up being in an open relationship. You’ll do great if your void of all human emotions!

[@EvieVermont]

As a New Englander with a grandmother FROM Boston? I can say that I love me some Boston. I love the Commons, the history, the ducks, the Esplanade, the coffee shops, and yes, the people. I have driven there a few times and the rotaries are pretty much a nightmare, yes. But you could never talk me into putting my hate on for Boston. Thanks for the warnings, though.

[@LetUsDrownIn]

The rotaries were some of the weirdest shit that I've ever driven on. Reminded me of the roundabouts in the Philippines 😂

[@kary2618]

You are right the people is really weird and is very difficult to make friends specially if you are from other countries

[@superwealthy4653]

It is a general situation across the entire U.S.

[@newbeginnings4122]

@@superwealthy4653 Are you from Boston?

[@lindanorris2455]

STAY HOME, THEN!

[@giapuffs]

​@@lindanorris2455people can move wherever they want and make up their own minds, thank's

[@escrows]

@@lindanorris2455 Lmao all day kid

[@angievol09]

Moved here from the south (atl) 10 years ago for work, the first 5 years I questioned my decision but never thought about leaving, now I couldn't imagine living anywhere else. I travel globally for work and love coming home to Boston, it's a privilege to live here.

[@mackjay1777]

Agree. And 2 years later, some of these things are worse: parking, traffic. Drivers are horrible, always going too fast, always in a hurry. Cost of living now quite a bit worse (more expensive). Weather for last 2 winters have not been so bad (in the city) hardly any snow compared to 2013 and 2015

[@ecurewitz]

The thing about driving here, is you have to be a bit aggressive to get where you’re going. Traffic is bad, and if you’re silly-dallying you will tie everyone up, and they will get pissed Driving is the only time I would use the word “Masshole” to describe myself, but I do it out of necessity

[@LivingBoston]

Absolutely true, defensive driving is key in Boston

[@lori-annefay4138]

Boston "local" drivers tend to be both offensive and defensive drivers. If you grew up in Mass. And took Drivers Ed to comply and reduce your insurance rates when young. You know how to drive and drive well. Newbies and the tourist are the crap drivers but that being said Mass. Is way easier to drive in than Honolulu or Miami or LA so quit yer kvetching! There are way fewer accidents than in many other cities. Bostonian drive the way we think, frearlessly! If ya can't handle the road, parallel park, or respect a Shoveled space, just do everyone a favor, get off the road!

[@lukemelone2197]

@@lori-annefay4138I noticed as a New York native is driving in Miami is easier than New York, and Boston is easier than Miami. However, a New York driver can get around in Mass, but a Miami driver would have a hard time.

[@ShinobiShaman]

​@@LivingBostonPeople from Boston are like faaaaaaack you. I'm from there but it's not my personality. I'm an anomaly though. I agree with everything you said. My best friend moved to LA, & was like, faaaaaaack Boston, I'm never coming back. LA is no prize either though. But the weather is nicer.

[@MoisePicard-xe3sd]

Thank God, I live in Brooklyn, New York and left Boston, Massachusetts in May 2022 and left upstate Massachusetts in late May 2022.

[@adnaneserraj]

I lived in Boston for about 8 years in the late 90's early 00's I absolutely loved the attitude So to each their own folks

[@jlamm2223443]

Living in the South, but visiting Boston a lot, I would say that Southern people who are strangers are easier to talk to. You can go to the checkout line in the South and think some lady talking to the checkout girl must be her mom, when in fact they don't know each other at all. But its important to note that this "friendliness" is somewhat skin deep. It does not mean Southerners are more prone to loan you money, for example, or have more compassion for the poor, or are less likely to "hit and run" in an accident. I enjoy the Southern way, but I also enjoy the Boston way. The advantage of the Boston way is that at least I get a better impression of where a person stands. In the South, I can have a co-worker who I think likes me when he is actually dissing me to other workers. Again, the friendliness is almost an act, a lot of the time.

[@philiposbrooks3337]

Can confirm. Boston absolutely blows if you’re a decent human being. I wish I was exaggerating, but I’m not.

[@LivingBoston]

:(

[@JoyMDors86]

What about Salem,MA? I was considering moving there instead but I’m not sure yet.

[@philiposbrooks3337]

@@JoyMDors86 Well, that depends. Do you enjoy the freezing cold and seeing drug addicts regularly?

[@Seryma86]

😂 absolutely 💯 spot on

[@giapuffs]

Definitely not the best for mental health

[@cooldude2243]

Hate it here. Moving soon

[@LivingBoston]

Damn sorry to hear that

[@crystalhume2039]

Thanks for the PSA

[@RacksonRacksonRibss]

Why? Curious

[@ecurewitz]

Bye

[@giapuffs]

Same

[@Pockets2495]

I’m literally in Boston right now and am considering moving here. Took the T downtown today and on the way back got verbally berated by a woman on the T because i slightly bumped her cart. Called me all kinds of names for essentially no reason. Not a great first impression but I’m going to stay open minded for the rest of my visit before making a decision. I do love the history, public transportation, and just general beauty of the area.

[@gmar7836]

Don’t!! You will hate the traffic, super high rent and high taxes.

[@Seryma86]

😂 if that’s not reason alone to deter you, I don’t know what to tell you. Cool city to visit every once in awhile, but living there unless you’re loaded would suck.

[@Pockets2495]

Update: I live 40 minutes outside of Boston now... I do like many things about living here but do not plan on buying a home here probably ever😂 Even outside of the city everyone feels like they are in such a rush and I just do not vibe with this

[@wchandler2010]

I just recently relocated to Chicago from Boston. While I think Chicago is a wonderful city, I really loved my time in Boston, it's a city that will always have a piece of my heart. I can certainly agree with a lot of the points made in this video. To be honest, I was in shock that Chicago is significantly cheaper than Boston. Additionally, the nightlife seems a bit better for singles in Chicago but other than that I think Boston is the better city, especially if you work in the tech sector like myself. Oh despite what the news/media says people are very welcoming here in Chicago although I didn't have any complaints about Boston in that regards either.

[@TheSilentBrotherhood523]

Boston sucks 🖕🏾Boston

[@MoisePicard-xe3sd]

I want to visit Chicago, Illinois.

[@paulsmith8510]

Live in southern NH. I love Bostons been hundreds maybe thousands of times. That being said... I would NEVER live there. My state has no income or sales tax, waaaay less people, and still only 45 min drive from boston.

[@lindanorris2455]

STOP TELLING PEOPLE THIS, PLEASE.

[@paulsmith8510]

@@lindanorris2455 lol

[@mrmetalfan365]

I live in Manchester. It's still too far away to commute to Boston in my opinion.@@paulsmith8510

[@richardsamad6646]

Mass hole. What about Brookline... Great video ! Fist Pump High Five.

[@micahdeselms615]

Brookline’s lovely. Bit less busy than expensive, has good bus and Subway system if you don’t mind waiting for the greenline, still city vibe but closer to a suburb vibe than dowtown

[@sullivanbiddle9979]

I was born in Cambridge and lived in Somerville until I was about five when my parents moved us to NH. I hate everything about Massachusetts and wish NH would pass a law making it illegal for someone to move here from MA.

[@dontneednomanstoptelllingm8481]

You don't like I'd like Cambridge cuz I was thinking of moving there but I'm still researching it a little bit more myself

[@superwealthy4653]

Share with us what you hate about MA.

[@stevemerrill-bz7bk]

Live in Somerville

[@stevemerrill-bz7bk]

Davis sq

[@lindanorris2455]

AND MAINE TOO !! THEY SHOULD STAY IN THEIR OWN STATE WHERE THEY CAN DRIVE (3.0) MILES PER HOUR EVERYWHERE!

[@Snoopdad-zw4mz]

The MassHole term is really a thing from Maine regarding tourists from Mass - even though many of them were from New York and the "Massholes" contribute a lot to Maine's economy. if the temperature in the 20's F is not too cold for you should be OK, which is a normal temperature in the winter months. It was much colder and snowier fifty years ago but last winter there was almost no snow. On the plus side there is state mandated affordable medical care and almost everyone is covered - beside having the best statewide schools in the country.

[@Danielpi]

Everyone in New England calls them Massholes. I saw a fatal car accident on the highway last week. When I saw the plate was Massachusetts, it warmed my heart.

[@Seryma86]

It’s true though. There are an abundance of pricks in Mass, and NY/PA to be fair.

[@lindanorris2455]

WHAT???????????????????????????? ARE YOU TALKING ABOUT THE WELFARE MEDICAL CARE CALLED MASS HEALTH? THAT IS NOT STATE MANADATED FOR EVERYONE IT IS FOR WELFARE PEOPLE AND NOT FOR ANYONE WORKING! DUH!

[@Serioussamurai500]

It was a great place for me to grow up in.

[@royrached6668]

is it easy to find Job there ?

[@lesliemcclinton7844]

Chicago is much cheaper than Boston with lots to offer young people. Love Boston but too expensive. A safe city so I vacationed there this summer by myself. You can buy and rehab a home in Chicago or buy one redone for way under 400K. Rent cheaper too.

[@stuff3829]

The cold in Boston isn't that bad overall. Yes you'll get a few very cold days

[@stevemerrill-bz7bk]

Global warming totally effecting winters?

[@lindanorris2455]

WHAT? ARE YOU INSANE?

[@juliopascual3589]

I am moving from NYC to the high end of Dorchester, MA. Relatively close to the city. I am mainly moving here to be closer to family. However, not 100% sure if I would love leaving here. Especially, to raise my kids. I will give it a year and go from there.

[@LivingBoston]

Completely understandable! I'm not sure where you're moving from in NYC but you might find that Dorchester isn't as expensive and your money goes farther around here

[@snowy3426]

Suggestion, don't take someone's spot, they will slash your tires if it is shoveled

[@LivingBoston]

@@snowy3426 Truth! Parking spots during winter is a big deal

[@ijn1216]

How’d it go?

[@lordoffaiyum9727]

Dorchester is a borough in the city like Queens or Brooklyn. It is the inner city.

[@MeeLZY_BeeLZY]

I lived in Boston for 3 years and it was so fun living there! I met a lot of good people there.

[@LivingBoston]

It really is an awesome city. Tons of interesting people it'll put you in touch with just by being here!!

[@veneneify]

Why did you leave?

[@拂晓之光]

Thanks for the information.

[@giapuffs]

Well put

[@sullivanbiddle9979]

I was born in Cambridge and lived in Somerville until I was five. My family then moved to New Hampshire. Not only Boston, but the entire state of Massachusetts sucks. NH used to be nice but it's starting to suck now too because of the Massholes that have moved here. if we could afford it we'd move to Florida. F--- Massachuetts.

[@paulsmith8510]

Hahahaha! I am from Manchester... the massholes have ruined everything. But they are too scared of the hicks to the north so there is still a temporary escape.

[@Southmoor63105]

I’m from the Midwest and moved to Boston after college. The city would not be my #1 choice for a twenty something today. There are just so many other options where weather is better, people are nicer, potholes don’t exist, and your dollar goes farther. Yes, so every place on earth has pros and cons.

[@alexander133108]

It's so overpopulated in and around Boston now w/ all the building it's almost impossible to function a complete nightmare. I know the data may say we are losing people but it seems the complete opposite. Great Vid

[@LivingBoston]

Thanks for watching and commenting. You're completely right; regardless of what the stats say, people are still moving here and it's still getting expensive to live and causing functional problems

[@superwealthy4653]

@patiaurelio For conservative, traditional-minded individuals who are resistant to cultural diversity, it is undoubtedly the case. It is not limited to Boston or Massachusetts; such individuals can be found throughout the United States.

[@Jon_Nadeau_]

Yeah I hear we're losing people as well but if we are it's just not fast enough. I wish the MA population would just be cut in half. lol

[@ivorytower99]

A reason as to "why" so many people have been leaving Boston since 2000, is because of the greedy real estate market. Where suddenly your rent triples because some kid "needs-to" find off-campus housing and the landlords+ KNOW that the parents of these temporary lodgers from fly-over states are willing to pay whatever the landlords' demand. Hence, whole communities are displaced to coddle a bunch of brats and their greedy landlords. But then you get into living in the West End - trying to escape the students and all the immature BS that comes with them and their antics. Only to pay $5K per month in rent, then to have-to deal with the kids who unfortunately have wealthy parents.

[@bryanscott2126]

Boston sucks. Especially the weather

[@yahkins1]

The good thing about Boston and New England…. “If you’re sick and tired of the weather, wait a moment”

[@larryshark4580]

Commercial about his real estate Co. THE Actual information starts at 1:45

[@LivingBoston]

All my videos are commercials

[@RSTBKT]

his whole channel is advertising Boston...

[@ijn1216]

Go to Rhiode island or suburbs

[@lindanorris2455]

YUP< I AM A BOSTONIAN and here is this VIDEO GUY: wah! wah! Wah! I need everyone to be nice to me, i need to have a great parking space and people to be nice to me and better driver's and people to be nice to me. waht! wah! wah! I need my wittle hand held. gawdddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddd!!

[@skottyo]

How can you say the weather sucks in Boston. %75 of the year is fantastic weather.

[@writerconsidered]

1:54 he finally gets to the point after hearing himself talk for 2 minutes.

[@rickywoah]

Boston sucks. Can't wait to get out of here

[@sabrinakurko2275]

True

[@gmar7836]

Don’t move to or even near Boston! WORST traffic in the nation, it’s expensive as hell, taxes are high and some people are rude. Forget it. Find another place

[@EternityWish]

Which neighborhoods in Greater Boston Area tend to have nicer people?

[@LivingBoston]

Really good question, and it honestly depends a lot because there are so many very different neighborhoods

[@larryshark4580]

@@LivingBoston You suck at giving straight answers

[@dutchmaster1999]

Stoughton

[@matts1451]

If you're looking for this South Shore try Stoughton or Sharon. if you're looking for outside of the back bay Needham Newton,Wellesley, Cambridge and Watertown are pretty nice If you're looking for a more old true New England feel with its rebellious libertarian Spirit still intact you can go into Norfolk County and try the Boston metro west region.

[@larryshark4580]

@@matts1451 In other words, where people are rich and men don't have beards

[@amberanderson528]

Do men in Boston really look like Chris evans?

[@lindanorris2455]

WOW! YOU WERE CERTAINLY BORN OUT OF STATE!! WHY ARE YOU IN MASSACHUSETTS, THEN?

[@LuciferSam2024]

@"Living Boston": Try getting off of your cell phones and try to start a conversation with someone. One big 'downside' of living in Boston: kids' parents from fly-over states footing the bill for their brats to live in higher-end buildings-- where the adults live, who are trying to get away from the college atmosphere. Unfortunately. Most said, "Brats" have wealthy parents.

[@justhadto6632]

I give everyone some good advice run away from Boston it’s getting bad and because like nyc

[@kenpo9198]

Boston winter whether is warm compared to the midwest, just mroe snow.

[@paulsmith8510]

Definitely better than Chicago, Minneapolis, etc. However we get more snow and the city of Boston is not built for cars, let alone snow. Its an absolute mess. Your winters are far colder.

[@LT_Fates4228]

Mass- holes are the drivers they do have a New England shell .. they will help you but they aren't inviting you home for dinner until they get to know your

[@allyip5777]

I grew up in Boston, left the city for work since college. Lived in TX, CA, South Korea, Hong Kong, and traveled frequently to London and Singapore. There is only one “bad” I could agree with you - Bostonians are very bad drivers. We are runners my friend, not drivers.

[@superwealthy4653]

Can you share with me how Boston compares to the cities and countries you have lived in? What are the advantages and disadvantages of Boston compared to those places?

[@allyip5777]

@@superwealthy4653 Boston is cold. It’s probably one of the coldest cities I have lived in (I never live in CDN or Europe outside London). It’s traffic is horrible because people just don’t care about getting hit by cars or something so it’s driving is the worst. It’s expensive but not as over priced like HK or Singapore or London. Overall, it’s my favorite city because it has history (London is my second favorite) and culture… and it’s my home where my heart is.

[@Seryma86]

@@superwealthy4653lol Boston is full of pricks and far left liberals (especially the know-it all college students with zero life experience). All of the positives (and the negatives far outweigh the positives) aren’t worth living there for the things you’ll have to put up with.

[@lindanorris2455]

NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!! WE ARE NOT BAD DRIVERS - WE JUST NEED ALL OF YOU WHINERS, AND IDIOTS TO GET THE HECK OUT OF THE WAY...WHAT IS THE STOPPING IN THE MIDDLE OF A GREEN LIGHT ABOUT????? NO IDEA? EVERYONE FROM OUT OF STATE, DOES THIS IN BOSTON...STAY HOME THEN!

[@ronin3782]

The food absolutely sucks in Boston. Sub par of every culture.

[@lindanorris2455]

THE SNOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOW STORMS AND ICE STORMS THAT LAST FOREVER AND THE HORRIBLE PLOWING JOBS, IF AT ALL.

[@jeanpierre9539]

I think it’s time for you to move to Kentucky or something lol 😂 Boston is the best place I’ve ever lived!

[@stevemerrill-bz7bk]

Boston fits in central park NY,thats bullshit!😂😂

[@willowwhippet436]

& Top five reasons to STAY /LIVE here: Politics Education Job opportunities Seasons! Healthcare To name a few..

[@johnc5914]

Not True..the majority of wealthy people in Massachusetts are moving from the wealthy suburban towns to Boston’s Seaport

[@stevemerrill-bz7bk]

Its not,unless u gou big bucks?sad

[@austinstitzel]

I'm going to guess that you are a Scorpio.

[@MacMalone]

Being from Boston, the first one being “the people” and then the people suck at driving, gfys

[@crystalhume2039]

Intro is way too long

[@LivingBoston]

What part of the intro do you mean

[@sarahcassidy1787]

​@@LivingBoston To answer your question, talking about massholes is accurate, but should be half as long as it was very repetitive. There are rude people, but there are nice people, but there are rude people, but there are nice people... it was a few times of this.

[@ijn1216]

It’s cold but it’s only for the strong New Yorkers you got this

[@michaelwells7348]

Don’t move there if you are a Criminal .... they don’t put up with it up there...they will arrest you and put you in a Cage...

[@lindanorris2455]

YEAH BABY! OH, BUT CHARLES STREET JAIL IS NOW CLOSED, TOO BAD!

[@fargas_5841]

You soft asl then

[@LivingBoston]

What

[@versatileduplicity9313]

Yall strip club is a 3.1

[@TheSilentBrotherhood523]

Boston is Ass

[@fugoffazshoel6357]

Flat landers. Noone has to be nice to you. Deal with it.

[@LivingBoston]

Hahah

[@lindanorris2455]

RIGHT ON!