While many Massachusetts residents have issues and concerns, most are happy here and don’t want to leave, according to a recent Suffolk University/Boston Globe Poll.
When I’ve asked callers to my program, most folks who say they want to move to another state cite the cost of living here. However, that doesn’t appear to be reflected in the recent poll.
The poll asked: “In the last 12 months, have you considered leaving Massachusetts because of the cost of living here?” A large majority, 67.60 percent of respondents, said “no.” Only 32.40 percent said they had considered leaving for greener pastures due to the cost of living…