MoveCostGuide

Moving to Boston, MA

City Overview

Cost of Living

132

Avg Temperature

43°–59°F

State Income Tax

9.0%

Population

676K

Historic cobblestone streets meet world-class universities and hospitals. Boston is compact, walkable, and sports-obsessed. The accent is real, winters are tough, and the seafood is worth every penny.

Back BaySouth EndBeacon HillJamaica PlainCambridge

Average Moving Costs to Boston

Estimated costs for a 2-bedroom move from the top 10 US cities by population.

FromDistanceFull-ServiceDIY
New York, NY190 mi$2,335$3,606$895$1,971
Los Angeles, CA2,591 mi$3,629$5,732$2,253$3,657
Chicago, IL849 mi$2,591$4,054$1,268$2,434
Houston, TX1,604 mi$2,987$4,707$1,695$2,964
Phoenix, AZ2,295 mi$3,398$5,371$2,085$3,449
Philadelphia, PA271 mi$2,272$3,529$941$2,028
San Antonio, TX1,765 mi$3,066$4,839$1,786$3,078
San Diego, CA2,579 mi$3,612$5,708$2,247$3,649
Dallas, TX1,549 mi$2,971$4,678$1,664$2,925
San Jose, CA2,678 mi$3,742$5,898$2,303$3,718

Neighborhoods in Boston

Back Bay

A popular neighborhood in Boston, MA for newcomers and residents alike.

South End

A popular neighborhood in Boston, MA for newcomers and residents alike.

Beacon Hill

A popular neighborhood in Boston, MA for newcomers and residents alike.

Jamaica Plain

A popular neighborhood in Boston, MA for newcomers and residents alike.

Cambridge

A popular neighborhood in Boston, MA for newcomers and residents alike.

Cost of Living in Boston

132

Cost of Living Index

32% above the national average of 100

Index: 100 = national average. Scale capped at 150.

Avg 1BR Rent

$2,900/mo

Avg 2BR Rent

$3,500/mo

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