Moving from Boston, MA to New York, NY

Straight-line distance: 190 miles.

Home sizeEstimated cost
Studio / 1-bedroom$625 – $961
2-3 bedroom$1,835 – $2,796
4+ bedroom house$3,355 – $5,100

Estimates based on typical per-mile and per-room moving-industry rates; actual quotes vary by mover, season, and access. Not a quote from any specific company.

How New York compares to Boston

Boston's median home value is $684,900 — 6% lower than New York's $732,100.

Median household income is $89,212 in Boston versus $76,607 in New York.

Typical rent runs $1,981 in Boston and $1,714 in New York.

Housing costs are mixed: Boston, MA has the lower median home value while New York, NY has lower median rent. This reflects housing only, not total cost of living.

MetricBoston, MANew York, NY
Population665,9458,622,467
Median home value$684,900$732,100
Median household income$89,212$76,607
Median gross rent$1,981$1,714
Climate risk (FEMA)Relatively ModerateRelatively High

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey; FEMA National Risk Index

Data last updated July 2026.