Masterton sits within a well-connected pocket of Fife, drawing on the strengths of Dunfermline and the surrounding towns that make up this part of the region. Across the area, you'll find a consistent story: living costs that sit below the UK average, good air quality, and strong local amenities covering everyday needs, from restaurants and cafés to GPs, dentists and pharmacies. Families are well served too, with a solid spread of state primary and secondary schools, including Woodmill High School, St Columba's RC High School and Inverkeithing High School, all within easy reach. Transport is a real draw here. Dunfermline Central and South both offer rail journeys to Edinburgh in around 30 minutes, while Inverkeithing and Dalgety Bay match that with under 30 minutes to Edinburgh Waverley. Rosyth adds a ferry terminal with a direct Forth crossing plus easy M90 access, and Cowdenbeath keeps Edinburgh under an hour by train. Wherever you land in Masterton, you're looking at straightforward commuting options without the price tag of city living. There's some variety across the different parts of the suburb. Dunfermline South stands out for its parks and green space, Rosyth and Inverkeithing and Dalgety Bay report particularly low crime figures and a settled feel, and Cowdenbeath offers strong value with good fitness facilities alongside its schools and healthcare provision. Rents and property costs remain modest by Scottish standards throughout, making Masterton a practical choice whether you're a first-time buyer, a growing family or a commuter after space and good transport links without big-city prices.