Looking for some advice. We are currently pondering the idea of moving to Boston for two years. My DH works for a company based in Cambridge MA and they would jump at the chance of having him locally for a while. I also work for a US-based firm and I'm confident they would be happy for me to work from home. We have one 9-yo DS. We own our house here in the UK and are fortunate enough to be mortgage-free. DH would get a bump in his salary (I'm not sure how much though) and I wouldn't even consider it if we couldn't live in a naice apartment in a naice location close to his work.
Possible Advantages
- Easier for DH - he does a lot of travelling to and from US and spends every evening doing conference calls on US time and probably a good step in terms of his career.
- Great opportunity for DS to experience life in another country.
- Better climate.
- I spend 4 months living in downtown Boston about 15 years and a lifetime ago and really loved the US-but-slightly-European vibe and the great outdoor life
- Lovely places to visit nearby
Possible Disadvantages
- Major upheaval sorting this out in the next few months (I'd like to move before the start of the new school year) can I really manage this?
- Finding the right school (for a bit of background DS is reasonably bright and LOVES any kind of sports so I'd like something to suit that and also to be sure he'll be ready for secondary school when we come back)
- Finding a place to live (DH could probably make a trip across to do some viewings)
- Expense of living in Boston (I understand it doesn't come cheap!)
Questions
- How much would we need monthly to live a comfortable lifestyle?
- Would we need to consider private school or are the state schools good?
- Where is the best place to look for apartments?
- Any other things to consider?
- Am I crazy for even thinking about it?
If anyone has any experience of a move/decision like this or has any good information about locations/schools/generally about Boston and Cambridge I'd love to hear about it!! Many thanks in advance.