Jeez mine was under $200 but newer cars are more likely to be stolen in Manch, I'm pretty sure the high crime rate factors in somehow.

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Place looks like it needs to be torn down

I will have a large one bedroom, 3rd floor walk up available at the end of Feb. $1100

I realize that this is a bit old, but some perspective on crime rates:

Boston has about half of the violent crime rate of Wichita, and there is no suburban sprawl in the city, either. The property crime rate in Boston is around 40% of Wichita.

Manchester has a violent crime rate that is around 40% of what it is in Wichita. Property crime rates are about half.

Nashua has a violent crime rate that is around 12% of what it is in Wichita, and about 22% of the property crime rate.

NH is a very safe state. Manchester is rougher than NH is as a whole, but compared to the vast majority of small cities, it's not bad at all.

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There's a decently sized LGBTQ+ and trans community here. You'll be more than welcome. Check out some of the gay bars and shows and get acquainted!

NOOOOO OMAR AND FRIENDS :( I loved that place. Shit. I'm so sad. that food was scrumptious

Matbah permanently closed a while ago.

Avoid Manchester and Lincoln and that area at night

Thanks for the info. Manchester doesn’t have amazing transportation, idk how it compares. Manchester has a public bus but I’ve never used it. I know Wichita has (or had) allot of electric scooters scattered across the city. Manchester recently got into that but it’s far less. Manchester is not actually a very pleasant city to walk around it.

The cost of living is way cheaper that’s for sure. For what I pay for a shitty apartment in Manchester, I could have a pretty nice apartment overseeing the river in Wichita.

The tree streets can be quite long, and as you move away from the center of the city they get nicer.

Also worth noting that they’re the most dangerous places in a very safe city. People think of Manchester as dangerous because it’s statistically more so than the rest of super-safe NH.

If connecting with other Latinos is a priority, Manchester and Nashua are probably your best bets. It gets more rural and less diverse very quickly as you move away from the cities.

My best friend was raised in KC and several years into our friendship he commented that he initially thought New Englanders were snobby and standoffish. After visiting his family there I understood- the hospitality was almost overwhelming.

I don’t think of New Englanders as unfriendly - more like respectfully distant. We’ll leave you alone to do your thing but if you need help (like if your car is stuck in the snow) we are happy to jump in.

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1300 or below is gonna be hard. I'd recommend checking out some of the affordable housing programs but just know it can be a while on their waitlists.

I'd recommend giving a follow to Jewel music venue's social media as well as the SNHU arena, there are shows that go on there on occasion. As well as in Nashua there is a new venue being built called the center for the arts. For restaurants it depends on what cuisine you're looking for! theres lots of good spots in Manchester esp downtown, my fave is the indian place called taj india. theres also mi jaliscos which is Mexican. also a middle eastern /Mediterranean spot called Matbah, I havent been there in a while so I hope they're still around. Firefly bistro is also nice for a classier meal. Chez Vachon is a great breakfast spot, best poutine I ever had 👌 Theres many many others but those are my faves that jump to mind.

Oh, Boston has so many museums and things to do. The museum of science is my fave but also museum of fine arts is good too. The aquarium is very fun as well. There are also a TON of historical spots, I highly recommend doing the freedom trail or duck tours at some point, those are probably the most touristy you can get. Cambridge has a few clubs that I'm aware of for nightlife although the ones I go to are goth night so maybe not your thing. Downtown crossing and the boston common are fun areas just to walk around at, same with the wharfs near the aquarium. The restaurants in boston are so endless I couldn't even start. But one of my fave places is called Yvonne's, it's a little mor upscale and a speakeasy styled spot, tapas style. Boston has some shows as well, big and small. Check out venues like the house of blues, the Sinclair, the middle east, and for the massive shows TD garden, sometimes even huge artists will play at Fenway park. and also Boston has a good selection of theatre and orchestra. Honestly boston is my home away from home. love it there

Also. at some point I recommend you take a trip to portsmouth, nh. It's such a lovely city with lots of fun spots too, a lot of local stores and eateries, and right on the ocean.

Thanks! I'm looking for housing with a budget of $1300 or below and I'm aware that it might take some luck to find something that's relatively decent. As far as tips, just anything about the eatery/restaurant and music scenes there. I'm very much an introvert but I'd like to put myself out there as much as I can and get familiar and comfortable with life there (and distract myself from the inevitable homesickness that'll be apparent for the first few weeks/months).

Curious about sightseeing in Boston as well (aquariums, museums, food, and touristy things I guess).

It worked out great, they took their cut from the owners and arranged a sublet in a nice condominium.

Generally, especially in an apartment building, there is minimal competition for broadband. Consolidated offers (slow) DSL most places, and (fast) FiOS in a few select areas, other than that most cities are served by Comcast for Cable+Internet.

I'm Mexican-American as well so that's even better.

Thanks for the tip about the real-estate broker. I'll seriously look into that as I'd rather find a place before I move there. How was your experience with that?

That's going to be difficult. You'll probably be able to get a studio apartment somewhere, but you won't have a lot of choice in the matter. Nashua is going to be too expensive, Manchester is definitely cheaper. If you go north from Manchester it will get cheaper and less convenient. You're likely to be living further away or in a not so nice area of town. You could probably swing a 1br in Concord, but another alternative would be to find a roommate in a nicer place in Nashua.

For what it's worth the commute south to Nashua and then north towards Manchester isnt too bad. There's some northward traffic, and Fridays can be problematic during the summer, but it's not a nightmare by any means.

Oh by the way, I'm Mexican American and there's not much of us here. The big groups are from El Salvador, Guatemala, and the Dominican Republic. There's a few Mexican restaurants in town and most are just ok but not great.

I'll be making $50k, which I noticed is just below the income limit for public assistance for a single person in Manchester (lol) . I don't have any debts such as student loans or my car so I might be a little flexible but I'm looking to stay at $1300 or below for anything ranging from a studio to a 2-bedroom. Again, I'm just trying to get a feel for what's realistic with my income, cost-of-living, and housing availability.