Things to Know About Moving to Boston

Moving day is looming closer. The boxes are crowding your already crowded living room, you so can't find your charging cable for your laptop, and you've had to wear the same outfit twice in the same week. You need some quick facts on moving to Boston in order to get the skinny on your new home. Here it is—the top five things you should know about moving to the home of the Red Sox.

Boston is a big city.
"Big" may not be the only word used to describe Beantown, but it is definitely one used frequently. The city isn't that sprawling in terms of the city limits, but Greater Boston has an estimated 6.4 million inhabitants. It doesn't stop there. The city is home to a quarter million college students, earning the city its name as "the Athens of American." "Big" doesn't always mean a terrible commute. If you are moving to Boston, you should know that one of their nicknames is "The Walking City." Many Bostonians do not own a car, but instead utilize the city's internationally renowned public transportation system

Boston is a busy city.
All those 6.4 million people go places—most of them to downtown. There are so many great reasons to move to Boston such as their growing financial industry, amazing educational institutions and a thriving medical research business. They have the nation's highest amount of jobs per square mile. The city is also only a stone's throw from New York City, another major metropolis. The six plus million people who actually live in Boston pale in comparison to the number of tourists the city hosts each year. Boston hosts (are you ready for this?) over eighteen million tourists every year. I repeat, Boston is a busy city.

Boston is an expensive city.
Save your pennies as Boston has one of the highest cost of living rates in the country. An average bowl of chowder can cost up to $4.40. In Boston, a modest 2 bedroom apartment will run around $1300 or higher. No worries; Boston has an average salary to match the exorbitant prices. The average family/household earns over $77,000 per year. Enjoy your clam chowder.

Boston is a renter's paradise.
In Boston, "rent" is the name of the game. In fact, Boston's permanent residents probably had a tough time finding their current home, especially if it has any reasonable commute time to city center. In Boston, 70% of the dwellings are rentals.

Boston is a lot of fun.
To put it simply, Boston is a paradise city for the American who enjoys a fast-paced life, loves to have entertainment options on demand, and wants the chance for relaxation or recreation whenever it's needed. If you are searching for cold concrete, steel, and glass, Boston is not for you. Boston offers many areas to get away from it all with lovely parks and green spaces, even in the middle of the vibrant activity. Boston is a constant high ranker on the world livability rankings, and there is good reason that those 18 million joy-seekers keep coming back to the "Hub of the Universe." Boston is glutted with sights to see, history to take in, and American heritage to enjoy. Boston is rich in culture, sports, and history. From the Boston Tea Party reenactments to checking out the Big Dig, you will enjoy moving to Boston.


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