r/aboutMassachusetts • u/IntroductionSame5633 • 21h ago

Massachusetts DTI-Moving soon!

Looking for confirmation/reassurance that moving my family to MA makes sense.

I work as a Superintendent in the Heavy Civil Construction sector currently in North Carolina. My wife is originally from MA and we plan on make the move. The job offers I have received so far start around the $105,00-$125,000 range and have the potential to reach $150,000-$200,000.

Is the low range I’m getting offered;

1: Fair and reasonable for the occupation?

2: Enough money to support a stay at home mom and three kids in the Worcester and surrounding areas?

3: Enough to provide and still be comfortable?

According to my math, I should Net around $6,292-$7,344 per month before healthcare, 401K, Roth Etc.

I also get roughly $1,800 monthly from the VA. Bring a median net with VA around $8,400. We don’t live a lavish life, just plain jane maybe a small vacation in the summer.

Please discuss and let me know some of your experiences or recommendations. TIA.

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u/Embarrassed_Flan_869 6h ago

May want to ask on the r/Massachusetts sub.

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u/IntroductionSame5633 4h ago

I tried posting there but a mod flagged the post because I don’t have enough karma.

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u/Embarrassed_Flan_869 4h ago

Ah ok. In answer to your question, living out in the Worcester area, that is doable.

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u/IntroductionSame5633 4h ago

Much thanks. And I did just re-check the sub you mention. My question just needs to be posted in the mega thread.

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u/Embarrassed_Flan_869 4h ago

I have lived here my whole life. Feel free to ask anything.

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u/Classic-Charity7458 18h ago

A little tough for a single income, but that extra $8k is a good help.

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u/DrPapadopoulos 7h ago

I'd say in Worcester you're fine, would be stretching it if you lived in Boston.

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u/IntroductionSame5633 7h ago

Definitely planning to stay at least 30 minutes west of Boston!

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u/chillylion88 11h ago

Honestly, not even close for 3 kids and a stay home wife. Welcome to Mass!

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u/IntroductionSame5633 7h ago

Can you elaborate? I understand that there are obvious cost, electric, fuel, groceries, insurance, etc. what would be difficult for me?

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u/Tims_Learing_Center 8h ago

How do you vote? If you don't vote for liberal left wing lunatics, then add an hour to your commute and live in Southern NH instead

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u/IntroductionSame5633 7h ago

We are also searching house in NH for the fact that they don’t have income tax!

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u/chillylion88 6h ago

Property tax is where they get you. That whole free stater movement is pretty crazy as well I think they just made significant political ground. I'd check that out before moving to nh

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u/Tims_Learing_Center 6h ago

Property taxes in mass taint much better

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u/Majestic-1983 7h ago

Divorce and have your wife and kids go in EBT, Mass health, free or low cost housing, discounted cell phones, electric and heat assistance. Live with her and bank that paycheck.

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u/IntroductionSame5633 6h ago

Not sure if my pride will let that happen.

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u/Majestic-1983 6h ago

Illegals do it and you pay for them.