Boston, MA

The Good

• ✓Unparalleled walkability and historic streets
• ✓Top‑tier restaurants and cafés
• ✓Excellent public transit connections
• ✓Tight‑knit community with strong neighborhood identity

Real Talk

• !Median home price far above city average and rarely affordable for first‑time buyers
• !Parking is virtually nonexistent and street parking is expensive
• !High foot traffic and tourist crowds make it noisy 24/7
• !Limited green space; you’ll see few parks or trees
• $Property taxes are among the highest in the region
• $Utility rates are steep due to dense building infrastructure
• $Insurance premiums can be high because of fire risk in older structures

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