Move to Boston
United States · Expat Guide for Tech Workers
Rent (1BR)
$2,800
Rent (2BR)
$3,600
Transport
$90/mo
Expat Community
4/5
🌟 Why Boston?
- ✓ World-class universities (MIT, Harvard) and research institutions
- ✓ Leading biotech and healthcare innovation hub
- ✓ Historic walkable city with excellent public transit
- ✓ Strong education and intellectual community
🏠 Best Neighborhoods
Back Bay
Upscale, historic brownstones, Newbury Street shopping
$3,500/mo
Cambridge (Kendall Square)
MIT area, biotech hub, intellectual vibe
$3,200/mo
South Boston (Southie)
Young professionals, waterfront, rapidly developed
$2,800/mo
Somerville
Artsy, diverse, great restaurants, Davis Square
$2,400/mo
✈ Airport
BOS (Boston Logan International)
☔ Weather
Cold snowy winters (-5C), warm summers (28C). Beautiful fall foliage. Nor'easters in winter.
🎓 Schools
Several options (strong private school tradition)
💻 Coworking
Many (CIC, WeWork, Workbar)
✅ First Week Checklist
- Get a CharlieCard for the T (subway) and buses
- Open a bank account at a local credit union or national bank
- Explore Cambridge and Somerville for dining and nightlife
- Get winter gear if arriving in cold months
- Join the vibrant meetup scene around Kendall Square
🏗 Top Industries
Biotech
Healthcare
Tech
Education
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