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Boston, so far
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Boston
Suffolk County
Strong fit with tradeoffs
Overall score
Higher is a closer fit.
Boston · Overall
84
Support is the strongest daily-life fit. Home costs is the piece to verify before treating the move as settled.
Everyday affordability
Boston · Everyday affordability
Home, taxes & insurance
Boston · Home, taxes & insurance
Restaurants & outings
Boston · Restaurants & outings
Activities & social calendar
Boston · Activities & social calendar
Parks & outdoor life
Boston · Parks & outdoor life
Health & support access
Boston · Health & support access
Weather comfort
Boston · Weather comfort
Getting around & family visits
Boston · Getting around & family visits
Region
Boston · Region
Boston metro
County
Boston · County
Suffolk County
Last checked
Boston · Last checked
May 31, 2026
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