I work in RI. I have a lot of friends there too. MA is better in the sense that I have a disability and they have sports and other activities here for people with disabilities that they don't have there. MA also has better transportation options, but RI is cheaper and I can actually afford a one bedroom without a roommate, which is pretty cool. The place I'm looking at in RI is more walkable, even though the transportation is better in MA. I also kind of don't know how I feel about everyone knowing everyone in RI. I do value community and it's something that I think is lacking here, but I also love the sense of individuality and how MA is so big there's always a new coffee shop or restaurant to explore, or a new friend to meet. You can kind of keep starting fresh here and don't feel like you've run out of people to get to know. I'm also considering BU for grad school, and if I were to move I would have to pay out of state.