Negotiating pay when I have been out of work (Boston)

I do not know whether to give a range or ask for theirs. I looked up ranges in Boston and they vary a lot. How do you research fairly?

I gave a range based on local postings and said I was flexible depending on the whole package. They did not push back.

Check several sources for pay in Boston, then pick a range where the low end is one you can live with.