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Moving To Boston? Here Are Some Things To Know

Moving day is almost here! From the boxes all over your living room to not knowing where you packed the spatula, moving can be frustrating. Boston - here you come. Before you go, however, you will need some facts on your new home. Here they are - the top five things to know about moving to Beantown.

Boston is a big city.
While "big" isn't the only term to describe Beantown, it's certainly one of them. The city isn't that sprawling in terms of the city limits, but Greater Boston has an estimated 6.4 million inhabitants. It doesn't stop there. The city is home to a quarter million college students, earning the city its name as "the Athens of American." "Big" doesn't always mean a terrible commute. If you are moving to Boston, you should know that one of their nicknames is "The Walking City." Many Bostonians do not own a car, but instead utilize the city's internationally renowned public transportation system

Boston is a busy city.
All those 6.4 million people go places—most of them to downtown. There are so many great reasons to move to Boston such as their growing financial industry, amazing educational institutions and a thriving medical research business. They hold the nation's highest percentage of jobs per square mile. The city is also only a stone's throw from New York City, another major metropolis. The six plus million people who actually live in Boston pale in comparison to the number of tourists the city hosts each year. Boston hosts (are you ready for this?) over eighteen million tourists every year. Like we said, Boston is a busy city.

Boston is an expensive city.
Hold on to your wallet, Boston has one of the highest cost-of-living numbers in the country. An average bowl of clam chowder will chew up $4.40. If you're moving to Boston and want to rent a modest two-bedroom apartment, it will cost over $1,300 a month. No worries; Boston has an average salary to match the exorbitant prices. The average family/household earns over $77,000 per year. Enjoy your clam chowder.

Boston is a renter's paradise.
In Boston, "rent" is the name of the game. In fact, Boston's permanent residents probably had a tough time finding their current home, especially if it has any reasonable commute time to city center. In Boston, 70% of the dwellings are rentals.

Boston is a lot of fun.
To put it simply, Boston is a paradise city for the American who enjoys a fast-paced life, loves to have entertainment options on demand, and wants the chance for relaxation or recreation whenever it's needed. If you are searching for cold concrete, steel, and glass, Boston is not for you. Boston, home to America's first public park (circa 1640) is still home to parks, green spaces, and opportunities to get away from it all, even with its pulsating, vibrant activity. Boston is a constant high ranker on the world livability rankings, and there is good reason that those 18 million joy-seekers keep coming back to the "Hub of the Universe." Boston is glutted with sights to see, history to take in, and American heritage to enjoy. Boston is rich in culture, sports, and history. From the Boston Tea Party reenactments to checking out the Big Dig, you will enjoy moving to Boston.

About the Author

Helping his friend move is not Jon Harwokey's idea of fun. However, because that move is to Boston, he will make an exception. From amazing restaurants to historical sites, Boston is an amazing city. With their
Boston apartments
, Archstone Apartments offer luxury, style, and comfort. Archstone Apartments can help you
find apartments for rent
that will redefine your renting experience.

boston, CT people!!!!?

people that live around boston or in ma or states around there help me out. so for my summer reading i have to attend a dance performance (dance recitals are not an option) and i cant find anything!!!! i cant think of anything to go watch, and i also have to write about the styles and my reactions to them.....joy. so my question is do you know of any dance performances around boston and im willing to go to another state for it. and can u give me a website to look at it? im just wondering if theres anything in boston or a college maybe?? and also please make sure that your responses are real dance things and professinal level
thx <3

http://calendar.boston.com/boston-ma/events/show/84034586-alvin-ailey-dance-theatre

http://calendar.boston.com/nantucket-ma/events/show/83353523-stiefel-stars-dance-performance

http://calendar.boston.com/foxboro-ma/events/show/83353550-savion-glover

Brandi Carlile - Pride and Joy - Boston