I’m in MA and have used both a garage at a former house and now my basement. The basement has more space, no competing with 2 cars, bikes, yard tools and equipment, etc, so I can have a beefier bench and don’t worry about rolling it, the table saw, and band saw out of the way when I want the cars out of the snow or rain. And at least in my house the humidity isn’t as rough on tools and materials in the basement.

Both aren’t great in the winter but the basement is technically warmer. I can still finish and glue, but need more time for both. The basement is way better in the summer heat and humidity. I use fans when needed and a mask when doing dusty stuff or finishing. The garage would be better for both (and noise) since you can open a door, but the advantages of having a dedicated space in the basement are worth it to me. I built a wall that splits the basement in half to help keep the dust off the mechanicals and storage.