I lived in Boston for three years as a recent college grad, and I have fond memories of my time there. Keep in mind that this is based on my personal experience, so I also encourage you to hear more perspectives and to do more research on the aspects that matter most to you. You can definitely find ways to save though and live decently on less money than that.
Finding housing in Boston can be a nightmare. You may reach out to several people on Facebook or Craigslist only to get a couple responses, if any.
Housing in Boston is also pretty expensive. Of course, you can save money by living with roommates, or living outside of downtown Boston. Some popular nearby cities are Brookline, Cambridge, and Somerville. I loved living in Brookline, which is full of parks and beautiful homes.
It also has plenty of grocery stores and has easy access into the city. As for the housing itself, keep in mind that Boston is a historic city with many historic homes.
Many of the housing options are older buildings that desperately need renovation. You may not have central air and need to install and uninstall a window unit each year.
