#31 in the legacy overall ranking

    Boston

    United States

    Historic New England city with world-class universities, healthcare, and sports culture. Boston combines colonial charm with innovation.

    Overall Score
    72.7
    out of 100
    Baseline Rank
    #31
    63-city cohort
    Population
    0.7M
    legacy population figure
    Legacy ranking baseline · 7 August 2025. Scores are retained from the original dataset; positions are recomputed from scores. The new Civometra Index is in research development.

    Evidence desk

    What the official data tells us

    Compare the observation period and geography before comparing values. These sourced observations add context to the legacy scores; they do not yet feed the global Civometra Index.

    Automated feeds checked: 2026-10-12 · Data changed: 2026-10-11

    United States: national context

    Country-level indicators are not city measurements and are excluded from city scoring.

    Life expectancy at birth

    78.89 years

    Observation: 2024 · country

    World Bank, World Development Indicators ↗

    Retrieved 2026-10-12

    National context; does not measure this city. Latest available year varies by country and indicator.

    People using the internet

    94.69 % of population

    Observation: 2024 · country

    World Bank, World Development Indicators ↗

    Retrieved 2026-10-12

    National context; does not measure this city. Latest available year varies by country and indicator.

    Unemployment, modelled ILO estimate

    4.2 % of labour force

    Observation: 2025 · country

    World Bank, World Development Indicators ↗

    Retrieved 2026-10-12

    National context; does not measure this city. Latest available year varies by country and indicator.

    GDP per capita, PPP

    76,931.31 constant 2021 international $

    Observation: 2025 · country

    World Bank, World Development Indicators ↗

    Retrieved 2026-10-12

    National context; does not measure this city. Latest available year varies by country and indicator.

    Comparable city-level evidence is still being collected for Boston. National context is shown where available.

    Explore all observations and research notes →

    Performance Analysis

    Comprehensive evaluation across all key lifestyle categories

    AI & Innovation
    #10

    Score74.1
    Good

    Food & Culinary
    #23

    Score71.6
    Good

    Cost-Benefit Ratio
    #27

    Score71.5
    Good

    Pet-Friendly
    #55

    Score58.0
    Average

    Sustainability
    #58

    Score53.6
    Average

    Overall
    #31

    Score72.7
    Good

    Education
    #1

    Score93.3
    Exceptional

    Nightlife & Entertainment
    #7

    Score83.8
    Excellent

    Remote Work
    #23

    Score77.7
    Good

    Outdoors & Recreation
    #12

    Score76.7
    Good

    Safety
    #24

    Score76.7
    Good

    Healthcare
    #46

    Score70.4
    Good

    Family Life
    #44

    Score69.2
    Average

    Retirement
    #47

    Score68.6
    Average

    Affordability
    #41

    Score64.8
    Average

    Dating Scene
    #58

    Score61.1
    Average

    Tech Jobs
    #39

    Score57.9
    Average

    Explore Boston’s strongest legacy categories

    These are the highest category scores in the inherited profile. They describe the dated baseline; they are not a personal compatibility assessment or a new Civometra result.