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Massachusetts is on the plus side one of the most beautiful states with tons of beautiful beaches (once you get away from Boston) with some of the best seafood in the world.

On the down side, the people in general are cold/standoffish, not all of course, but much like most southerners are generally friendly and hospitable, think just the opposite of Mass. types.

And, a Mass. 5.3% state income tax should be factored in your decision.

And, liberals with their kooky ideas abound.

As for skyrocketing crime in Laredo making it a doubtful location, I'd look into skyrocketing crime in Boston too. Boston is heavily crime ridden. There are some very seriously crime ridden areas like Roxbury to stay far, far away from.

I've lived in California, but know nothing about Fresno. However, this is another heavy tax state. Much like Mass. liberal politicians with their socialist mind set, feel perfectly justified into digging deep into productive working citizens wallets to fund their give away programs to those unwilling to work.

Laredo is probably one of if not the hottest city in Texas in the summer. You're in the sub-tropics.

Is it dangerous?

Oh yeah.

Hey, you're living across the border from a war zone...but, still, you're in Texas. I'd look into how much crime spill-over there is or perhaps isn't...