Boston
United States · North America · 650K people
Historic university city with top-tier hospitals and cold winters.
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Ranked #74 of 123 overall · 42.36, -71.06
Full scorecard
Cost of living3.0
Safety7.0
Environment & air quality7.0
Public transport7.0
Climate4.0
Healthcare9.0
Internet & connectivity9.0
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