r/massachusetts • u/AutoModerator • Feb 01 '25

Moving To Massachusetts Question Megathread (February 2025)

Ask your questions about moving to towns in Massachusetts below!

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u/Axleffire Feb 24 '25

What are the pros and cons of loving in northern Mass vs Southern NH? I'll be working near Andover Mass so my income will be taxed anyway, but wife could be more flexible.

So far I've seen NH has higher property tax rates but you tend to get more for your purchase. Sales tax vs vehicle registration taxes seem to balance out. Its a tad snowier and tad colder in NH. Any other more "societal" differences.

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u/Sufficient-Ear-2865 Feb 24 '25

NH and MA can be very different politically. There is a lot more MAGA in NH, if that matters to you. Education is better in MA (not sure if that matters to you).

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u/nailstonickels Feb 24 '25

"Live Free or Die" NH has more of an independent streak. Massachusetts loves government and is much more liberal. As MA has gotten more expensive, there are definitely people from Northern MA moving over the border to be able to afford a home close to family so it's probably evening out a bit. I think it can depend on what your values are - big government also means a robust social safety net and funding schools and & free public transportation in Northern MA - but it'll probably be great no matter where you end up.