Is Boston very expensive?

By Marc Fortier • Published October 26, 2022 • Updated on October 26, 2022 at 12:10 pm. A new report shows that Boston is now the second most expensive city in the U.S. for renters. Zumper's report, released this week, has Boston's 1-bedroom median rent price at $3,060, behind only New York at $3,860.



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Boston is certainly up there on the list of US cities with a high cost of living, which – unfortunately – can also mean a high cost of traveling. The biggest challenge is affordable accommodations, as hotels are pricey in this city of expensive real estate and packed event calendars.

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Boston surpassed San Francisco ($3,020), which had previously been the second most expensive city in the country. Low supply was listed as one of the key reasons for the city's high rents. The fact that Boston rents are sky high isn't news to anyone who's searched for a place to live lately.

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