Is It More Expensive To Live In Brookline or South Boston?

Brookline and South Boston are among the most sought after housing markets in the Greater Boston area. Both of these neighborhoods are located close to Boston’s city center and there is a lot of demand for housing. As a result, prices are high- especially when compared to most of Greater Boston. But which is more expensive in terms of housing?

According to the most recent data, Brookline is more expensive to buy a house in than South Boston, but South Boston is more expensive than Brookline to rent an apartment in. Let’s take a look at the numbers.