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Comprehensive comparison between Boston (USA) and Montreal (Canada). Analyze differences in purchasing power, housing, safety, and visas to make your next move.
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Based on 2026 cost of living data, Montreal is more affordable than Boston. Boston has a cost rating of 82/100, while Montreal has a cost rating of 65/100.
In terms of safety, Montreal ranks higher with a safety score of 82/100, compared to Boston at 85/100. Boston's safety score is 82/100 and Montreal's safety score is 85/100.
Average rent in Boston is typically $2,400 - $3,200 per month, whereas typical rent in Montreal averages $1,800 CAD per month.
For Boston, the visa process is rated as: World Top Academic, O-1 & Biotech Visas (Unrivaled H-1B, O-1 (extraordinary ability), J-1 research, and EB-1/EB-2 Green Card sponsorship across Harvard, MIT, and 1,000+ biotech firms.). For Montreal, the process is rated as: Quebec Specific (Quebec has its own immigration selection (CSQ); French proficiency is often required.).