386595 01: A Red Line subway car, known as the T in Boston, crosses the Charles River March 12, 2001 in Cambridge, MA. Boston’s subway system, the oldest in the nation, has plans to auction off the rights to name four of its busiest stations. Last week’s pre-bid meeting brought no potential bidders. (Photo by Darren McCollester/Newsmakers)
If you live in Cambridge, you hit the jackpot today. A review site called "Niche" has ranked cities in America based on public schools, family friendliness, nightlife, outdoor activities, diversity, health and fitness and commuting. As far as cost of living, crime and safety Cambridge did not fare very well, earning a C. “Living in Cambridge offers residents an urban feel and most residents rent their homes. In Cambridge there are a lot of bars, restaurants, coffee shops, and parks,” Niche states. “Many young professionals live in Cambridge and residents tend to be liberal.”
What about the best cities to live in MA? Check out our list based on the same criteria below:
Massachusetts is loaded with amazing and growing cities. We have amazing schools, booming jobs and state of the art day care. All of these things and more are factored in when choosing the best cities to live in the state. Taking into account education & child care, health & safety, affordability, and family fun, these are the best cities to live in Massachusetts. These suggestions are in a wide variety of areas in MA and obviously the closer you are to jobs-rich Boston, the higher the cost of living. But here you go:
