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Comprehensive comparison between Boston (USA) and San Sebastián (Spain). 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, San Sebastián is more affordable than Boston. Boston has a cost rating of 82/100, while San Sebastián has a cost rating of 58/100.
In terms of safety, San Sebastián ranks higher with a safety score of 82/100, compared to Boston at 90/100. Boston's safety score is 82/100 and San Sebastián's safety score is 90/100.
Average rent in Boston is typically $2,400 - $3,200 per month, whereas typical rent in San Sebastián averages €800 - €1,200 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 San Sebastián, the process is rated as: Spanish Digital Nomad Visa & EU Freedom (Spain’s Nomad Visa provides non-EU remote workers a 1-to-3 year residence permit with streamlined tax benefits.).