It’s a beautiful city to visit. LIVING THERE is an entirely different issue.
Yes, I believe you regarding living there.
It is also an expensive city to live in.
Nonetheless a beautiful city and historically very significant. Including many snobs!
I’ve lived in London too and spent some time in Paris and Vienna too (all old & beautiful cities). But never had the same ‘natural affinity’ as with Boston, for some reason...
Just saying from personal perspective. Btw, I did spend a yr in Boston for work too in early 1990s.
Guess it is/was certain aspects of the city that made lasting impressions, can’t really explain or put a finger on them. But, it felt very much like a natural home to me.