7 Cities With the Highest Cost of Living in the US

5 – Boston, Massachusetts

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Boston is among the top 5 cities with the highest cost of living in the US. The cost of living in the city, for one person, is $2,899 per month, placing it in the top 1% of the most expensive cities in the world. Transportation and food costs in the city are 38.1% and 24% higher than the national average, respectively. In addition, the city’s housing expenses are almost 300% of the national average.