Boston-Cambridge-Newton New York-Newark-Jersey City

Relocation analysis based on 7 federal data sources

Verdict
Neutral — Depends on Priorities
Cost Index: 108.3 → 112.6
Rent Delta: -$617/mo

Pros of Moving

  • + $617/mo cheaper rent (2BR)
  • + $3K higher median salary
  • + More affordable childcare

Cons of Moving

  • - 4% higher cost of living
  • - Higher violent crime rate
  • - More environmental violations
Dimension
Boston-Cambridge-Newton
New York-Newark-Jersey City
Winner
💰 Cost of Living
RPP 108.3
RPP 112.6
Boston-Cambridge-Newton
🏠 Rent (2BR)
$2,941/mo
$2,324/mo
New York-Newark-Jersey City
💼 Wages
$77,071
$80,099
New York-Newark-Jersey City
🔒 Crime
309 per 100K
380 per 100K
Boston-Cambridge-Newton
🎓 Schools
12.1:1
11.7:1
New York-Newark-Jersey City
👶 Childcare
$20,571/yr
$13,869/yr
New York-Newark-Jersey City
🌿 Environment
1106 violations
5270 violations
Boston-Cambridge-Newton

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Data: BEA (cost of living), HUD (rent), BLS (wages), FBI (crime), NCES (schools), DOL (childcare), EPA (environment)