$100k a year, no longer in Austin
changea dispatch from
boston
MA
42.36°N
71.06°W
Boston is brick sidewalks, dive bars older than most states, and an accent that turns 'park the car' into a love language. The city is densely packed with colleges (Harvard, MIT, BU, BC, plus 30 more), which keeps it perpetually 22 years old in spirit. The Freedom Trail literally paints a red line through 400 years of American history. Dunkin' is not a chain here, it's a way of life.
in our guides
the verdict
the monthly cost of moving past Austin
Boston is the expensive option. The argument has to be entirely about the place, not the price.
a quick ledger.
$3,145/mo
99% more expensive than Austin(vs $1,583/mo)
5%
$417/mo more in state tax than Austin
vs 0% in Austin
$4,772/mo
$1,978 less than Austin
gross of federal tax. a comparison, not a paycheck.
$771k
78% more expensive than Austin
vs $433k in Austin
4.9M
vs 2.5M in Austin
field notes, weather & such.
160
pleasant days a year, in boston.
Austin gets 170 pleasant days a year, so you'd be trading some sunshine. Winter has bite, though: 33 days drop below 20° vs Austin's 1.
A real upgrade on things to do: 1.4× Austin's pace.
71/100
27% higher than Austin
vs 56/100 in Austin
Closest outdoor draw: Blue Hills Reservation, 7.9 mi.
98/100
1% lower than Austin
vs 99/100 in Austin
103
145% more than Austin
vs 42 nonstops in Austin
if boston appeals, also worth a look:
