Home to the esteemed Harvard College and center point of the American Revolution, Boston is one of the most historic cities in New England. Although the cost of inner-city living is on the rise, Boston is a bastion of New England’s unique assortment of attitudes, accents, and weather patterns.

Average Salary for HR Professionals: $66,000

Quick Facts

Population: 581, 616
High School Graduates: 51.2%
Bachelor’s Degree or Higher: 35.6%
Mean Travel Time to Work (in minutes): 28.8
Homeownership Rate: 32.2%

Best for: Training and Development Managers

Just for Human Resource Professionals: Human Resources Council of Boston

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