Boston or Perth

Based on 2026 cost of living data, Perth is more affordable than Boston. Boston has a cost rating of 82/100, while Perth has a cost rating of 65/100.

In terms of safety, Perth ranks higher with a safety score of 85/100, compared to Boston at 82/100. Boston's safety score is 82/100 and Perth's safety score is 85/100.

Average rent in Boston is typically $2,400 - $3,200 per month, whereas typical rent in Perth averages $2,200 AUD 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 Perth, the process is rated as: Priority state (WA often has its own priority lists for skilled migration.).