Moving to Boston, MA

Last updated 2026-07-10 · MovePlan Editorial Team

Walkable, historic, brutal winters, the most aggressive moving day in America (September 1).

• Population: 654,776
• Median 2BR rent: $3,500/mo
• Typical local mover cost: $1,500-$4,500
• Popular neighborhoods: Back Bay, South End, Cambridge, Somerville, Brookline

September 1 is moving day. The entire city moves at once. Reserve movers months in advance, and brace for double-parked trucks everywhere.

Climate: Cold snowy winters, mild summers.

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