Why is Boston unaffordable?

The reasons for the cost are many: inflation, land costs, labor, and materials. Even Boston's prosperity and affluence work against renters. According to Boston's Office of Housing, an individual making $78,550 a year is considered 'low-income' when applying for income-restricted housing opportunities.



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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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Boston sees 655 violent crimes per 100,000, making the city less safe than 83 percent of US cities. The violent crime rate in Boston is nearly double the national violent crime rate. People in Boston have a 1 out of 153 chance of becoming a victim of crime, compared to a 1 in 296 in the state of Massachusetts.

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