Legislatively, you will be safe here. This is very expensive place to live. You need to look into that. Obviously, the closer to Boston, the more expensive. But even places in Western Mass get expensive. Will kids ever be in the picture? Childcare in Massachusetts is criminally expensive (we live an hour outside of the city and still pay $2500/month). Somerville, if you can afford it, would be such a wonderful place. Also, Salem. Good luck!