North America
Boston, United States
America's college town — biotech, finance, historic neighbourhoods and harsh winters.
Livability 84Cost Index 88Pop. 0.7M
Rent 1BR
$3200
city centre / mo
Rent 3BR
$5600
city centre / mo
Avg Net Salary
$5000
per month
Groceries
$480
single, per mo
Transport
$90
monthly pass
Avg Temp
11°C
126 rainy days/yr
Livability Breakdown
Safety74/100
Healthcare92/100
Education96/100
Transport80/100
Job Market88/100
Lifestyle84/100
Climate58/100
Air Quality78/100
Inside Boston
A visual sense of streets, transport, housing and public space in Boston. All photos are licensed via Wikimedia Commons.
Top Suburbs in Boston
Back Bay
Historic brownstones, central
Cambridge
MIT & Harvard, creative
Somerville
Affordable, young
Brookline
Family-friendly, leafy
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong public transport network
- Healthy job market across industries
Cons
- High cost of living overall
- Premium rents in central neighbourhoods
- Climate may not suit everyone