Cost of living in Boston — 2026
Boston has 663,972 residents and lies in Massachusetts. Median rent there comes to roughly €1,789 per month in 2026. To buy, expect 607,231 €. Median income is 80,994 €/year, meaning reference rent absorbs about 27% of monthly income.
Cost of living in Boston
Rent
- Median rent
- 1,789 €/month
Buy
- Median home value
- 607,231 €
Income
- Median household income
- 80,994 €/year
Local taxes
- Median property tax paid
- 3,705 €/year
Quality of life — Boston
Rent burdenShare of household income spent on rent — US Census ACS 5-year 2023
Poverty rateShare of the population below the poverty line — US Census ACS 5-year 2023
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