Massachusetts: Boston Has One Of The Most Expensive Trendy Neighborhoods
We are well aware that the cost of living, especially in major markets, has been on the rise. Yet many big cities still have unique characteristics that set them apart. Architectural Digest recently combined these two factors to come up with a list of the most expensive trendy city neighborhoods, and a Boston area was named.
There’s good news to this and not-so-good news. To start, the south end of Boston featured here still has a charm to it that is unparalleled. It combines that comfortable, neighborly feel with historic tradition. Still, it’s modern enough to draw in residents from all over. The bad news is that it is very pricey. The cost of living does not appear to be going down anytime soon.
“Living in the trendiest neighborhoods in the United States often means you’ll have to forgo a walk-in closet, designated parking space, and even an in-unit washer and dryer,” the article states.
However, in order to determine the lifestyle cost in these trendy cities, Architectural Digest assumed the residents still have enough cash (after living expenses) to have fun. Therefore, they assumed the average resident would splurge on certain habits. This includes going out to shows, art exhibits, local coffee shops, and restaurants weekly.
The South End Of Boston Required The Second Highest Income
To be exact, Architectural Digest found that you need a salary of $163,920 in order to afford to live there. This would enable you to partake in the aforementioned neighborhood activities. Perhaps the most interesting factor in that number is that 18% of a South End residents income would go towards entertainment. Aside from the average $4,098 monthly rent, this report estimates a dinner for one in the South End is roughly $51.
This trendy area in Boston is sandwiched in the top three between two New York metros. Williamsburg, Brooklyn ranked number one, and Greenwich Village ranked third. In fact, three of the four trendy neighborhoods in the Northeast region were considered the most expensive.
4 Great Places To Find Sicilian Pizza In Massachusetts
Leone's - Somerville
Leone’s Pizza and Sub has been family-owned and operated since 1954. They are located right on Broadway and open seven days per week, from 8 a.m. – 9:30 p.m. Their Sicilian pizza is the standard menu option here. It is available by the slice, in a half tray or full tray. The whole tray also comes in two boxes (16 slice) and costs $40. Their Sicilian pies also come in a tomato basil option and a spinach and garlic. Leone’s sub menu contains over 30 options. This includes a fried meatball sub.
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Pino's Pizza - Brighton
Right in the heart of Cleveland Circle, Pino’s is a fan-favorite of Boston College students. Though the crust is a perfect combination of pillow and crunch, the secret here is actually in the sauce. Pino’s describes it as “delicious, garlicky tomato sauce with in-house seasoning, cooked on a pan.” $20 gets you nine Sicilian slices at Pino’s. If you want to add variety to your order, they also have alfredo pies, white pies, and buffalo chicken. Like Pinocchio’s, Pino’s stays open until the early morning hours on the weekend to help accommodate the college crowd.
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