I lived in Rochester for 5 years and Albany for 6 years in the 80's and 90's and loved every minute. Relaxed life style, low cost of living, easy driving and lots to do surrounded by beautiful country and 4 great seasons. And I like the cold! But the jobs for Engineers were Awful.
I moved to Boston in 1997 to present for a great job but I hate living in the Boston area because I'm sick of the crowds, horrible traffic and endless wall to wall cities with little rural space. Now I'm retired and want to go BACK to Upstate NY. The only disadvantage I see is the horrendous property taxes. The income and Sales taxes are a bit higher than MA but not terribly. Housing costs in Upstate NY look to be about half for the same type house and land area.
Anybody out there living in Upstate NY with an opinion? I know there are other areas but I like living near cities with populations of 100K-200K for the numerous conveniences but they have to be surrounded by lots of rural space that's friendly to woodburners and NOT near any Megalopolis.
Oh yea, the other things I don't like about Boston is they have no idea how to make a proper Italian Sub, Buffalo Chicken Wing or Pizza!
I moved to Boston in 1997 to present for a great job but I hate living in the Boston area because I'm sick of the crowds, horrible traffic and endless wall to wall cities with little rural space. Now I'm retired and want to go BACK to Upstate NY. The only disadvantage I see is the horrendous property taxes. The income and Sales taxes are a bit higher than MA but not terribly. Housing costs in Upstate NY look to be about half for the same type house and land area.
Anybody out there living in Upstate NY with an opinion? I know there are other areas but I like living near cities with populations of 100K-200K for the numerous conveniences but they have to be surrounded by lots of rural space that's friendly to woodburners and NOT near any Megalopolis.
Oh yea, the other things I don't like about Boston is they have no idea how to make a proper Italian Sub, Buffalo Chicken Wing or Pizza!
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