Cost of Living in Boston, Massachusetts
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Our cost of living indices are based on a US average of 100. An amount below 100 means Boston, MA is cheaper than the US average. A cost of living index above 100 means Boston, MA is more expensive.
Overall, Boston, MA cost of living is 154.10.
Boston Cost of Living SperlingViews
cost of living: Boston can be an expensive place to live. It's most affordable to live with several roommates and it can be pretty pricey to live by... (read more)Expensive: I have lived in Boston all my life with the exception of 10 years (military service); I have seen prices rise and fall but nothing in comparison with the past few years.... (read more)Relocation: I moved here from Denver, CO to Boston, MA because of an awesome job opportunity. I must admit that I have been adjusting to the "sticker shock" ever since!! I own a... (read more)Have an opinion about Boston? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Boston Click Here
Boston General SperlingViews
Ahhhhh, Boston: Boston, in my opinion is truly one of the greatest cities in the country, if not world. Boston is drenched in history, and is full of creative and inspiring minds. Yes,... (read more)re: Boston politics - 8/29/2010: yes, i agree 200 percent! it's no wonder they pride themselves here on a cartoon parody like "family guy." the natives here love that show, it's a very real... (read more)re: Boston is worst city in USA - 5/11/2007: thank you! I feel utterly lost in mass. Being a New Orleans native, I'm accustomed to that Southern hospitality, and, boy do I miss it. I treat people with courtesy... (read more)Have an opinion about Boston? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Boston Click Here
