Boston, Massachusetts skyline at dusk.
Over 14% of those who moved to Boston in the third quarter relocated for a new job.
  • Americans taking new jobs moved to Boston and Portland, OR, at a higher rate than any other city.
  • Many workers reported cost of living as the most significant reason for moving states for a new job.
  • Cities including San Francisco and Miami saw net population losses in the third quarter of 2023.

Many Americans starting new jobs are shipping up to Boston — and Oregon. It might be paying off for them.