And also yes affordability is a real thing. Bos is crazy expensive.

Right. Just trying to help someone not from the area. But yes since we're being pedantic - Jamaica Plain, a neighborhood south of downtown Boston.

In North Carolina they're always in the same shopping center as a Food-Lion unless they're a standalone restaurant.

I know some folks on east side and Pawtucket drive to Attleboro so going downtown isn’t nec the best option. Keep that in mind.

Not to talk you out of PVD, but if you’re commuting to Boston every day via commuter rail, maybe consider another town/city along the commuter rail that might be a bit closer to Boston. Rent is comparable in most places.

I’m pretty sure South Station

I think the bigger question is where is your office in Boston located? That’s what will make things a pain if you have to do an additional segment.

Pvd is small and a piece of cake to get around…that’s not what will add a ton of time.

yes the drivers are shit but let’s also talk about how terrible the fucking roads are.

A lot of times you can pay for it pretax which actually makes it a lot cheaper.

This isn't an excellent opportunity for a high schooler. Shelter work is no joke. There is also a reason it says must have handling experience besides owning a pet.

The tenant asked to stay until 12/31/22. I am still showing it tomorrow and this weekend. Please DM if you have any to see. Thank you.

When I do go in the office in Boston I drive to the station and park there but it could get pricy (I go once every two months or so). Bus is pretty reliable (took it for a year when I worked in downtown PVD).

Tons of people make that commute from all over PVd. Find a house you like and then adjust from there. You can take the 1 for example if on the east side to Kennedy plaza and walk over. Where in Boston is your job and which station are you getting off at? Downtown could mean lots of things. Also regular biz hours? Every day? Any WFH days? All these things come into play.

With kids? And a dog? Not in one of those overpriced towers I hope? I think with a family living right by the train wouldn’t be first choice. Having said that train is superior to 2-4 hours in a car every day!

J.P. is part of Boston friend. Not south of it.

It’s totally mid.

So true.

Yes, I meant the train station. Thanks for figuring out what I meant, instead of what I typed!

All food in RI is mid. Rhodys will tell you that RI has the greatest restaurants you could possibly imagine! Meanwhile, they're hoping you've never imagined anything other than pizza or seafood.

Elmhurst is Providence. If you mean Elmhurst to the train station, not for most people, no. It’s a little under an hour’s walk.

The commuter rail is great if your schedule lines up with it, but keep in mind a monthly pass (which includes unlimited commuter rail and subway/bus/ferry rides) is over $400. Per month. But you’re ahead of the game after round trip commuting for like 10-15 days depending on if you have to take a bus/subway after you get to your desired train station.

Great solution if you can make it work, but if you work weird hours get used to a lot of traffic all the time. Either way plan on about 2 hours each way, give or take depending on your situation.

Yep. That's the dilemma. Even living in the Boston suburbs you're going to be commuting 30-45 minutes in traffic plus paying through the nose for housing. Just wanted to make sure you knew what you're signing up for. You can make it work, but it will wear on you.

There are many buses that go right up to the train station but usually I just take the bus downtown and walk to the station. It's like 4 blocks from the central bus hub of Kennedy Plaza so it's a quick walk. If you are lucky some of the buses you catch could drop you right off at the station. I probably wouldn't take to long to grab a transfer from Kennedy Plaza to the train station but it's like a 5-7 minute walk so I don't really bother.

I've been living car free in Providence for almost 10 years now, it's a great city for walking and the buses are usually pretty good.

I hear that... It’s just Boston is way out of my price range.

I use the commuter rail. I highly recommend living within walking distance. I do not but wish I did.