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.
Average Moving Costs to Boston
Estimated costs for a 2-bedroom move from the top 10 US cities by population.
| From | Distance | Full-Service | DIY |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York, NY | 190 mi | $2,335–$3,606 | $895–$1,971 |
| Los Angeles, CA | 2,591 mi | $3,629–$5,732 | $2,253–$3,657 |
| Chicago, IL | 849 mi | $2,591–$4,054 | $1,268–$2,434 |
| Houston, TX | 1,604 mi | $2,987–$4,707 | $1,695–$2,964 |
| Phoenix, AZ | 2,295 mi | $3,398–$5,371 | $2,085–$3,449 |
| Philadelphia, PA | 271 mi | $2,272–$3,529 | $941–$2,028 |
| San Antonio, TX | 1,765 mi | $3,066–$4,839 | $1,786–$3,078 |
| San Diego, CA | 2,579 mi | $3,612–$5,708 | $2,247–$3,649 |
| Dallas, TX | 1,549 mi | $2,971–$4,678 | $1,664–$2,925 |
| San Jose, CA | 2,678 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
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
Moving to Boston from These Cities
From New York, NY
190 miles
Full-Service
$2,335–$3,606
From Los Angeles, CA
2,591 miles
Full-Service
$3,629–$5,732
From Chicago, IL
849 miles
Full-Service
$2,591–$4,054
From Houston, TX
1,604 miles
Full-Service
$2,987–$4,707
From Phoenix, AZ
2,295 miles
Full-Service
$3,398–$5,371
From Philadelphia, PA
271 miles
Full-Service
$2,272–$3,529
From San Antonio, TX
1,765 miles
Full-Service
$3,066–$4,839
From San Diego, CA
2,579 miles
Full-Service
$3,612–$5,708
From Dallas, TX
1,549 miles
Full-Service
$2,971–$4,678
From San Jose, CA
2,678 miles
Full-Service
$3,742–$5,898
From Austin, TX
1,694 miles
Full-Service
$3,067–$4,829
From Jacksonville, FL
1,017 miles
Full-Service
$2,658–$4,169