Moving to Massachusetts from Syria
What to Expect
Everything you need to know before relocating from Syria to Massachusetts — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.
If you moved from Syria to Massachusetts, and you’d need to navigate life in English. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Boston averages 59°F vs 78°F in Damascus, making it significantly cooler.
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Who Else Is Making This Move?
How many people actually move from Syria to Massachusetts, based on official data.
people moved from Syria to United States · OECD (latest data available)
Who's moving to United States?
Top countries of origin for United States's foreign-born residents.
- 10,853,105
- 2,723,764
- 2,184,110
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Syria
Key Indicator Comparison
Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Syria to Massachusetts.
How's the healthcare?
share of adults with obesity
Syria performs better than Massachusetts across all health & wellbeing metrics.
Will I have good infrastructure?
share of households with internet
Massachusetts performs significantly better than Syria across all infrastructure metrics.
What are the job prospects?
percentage of the labour force without work
a broad measure of economic output per person
share of people below the poverty line
Massachusetts performs significantly better than Syria across all employment & economy metrics.
Is it good for families?
average years of life at birth
Massachusetts performs significantly better than Syria across all family life metrics.
Data: The World Factbook
What's the Climate Like?
Monthly averages — select a city to compare.
Avg. annual high / low
Avg. annual high / low
| Months | Damascus | Boston |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 60°/35°F (15°/2°C) | 40°/26°F (4°/-3°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 85°/51°F (29°/11°C) | 66°/50°F (19°/10°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 96°/60°F (35°/15°C) | 78°/62°F (25°/17°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 70°/40°F (21°/5°C) | 51°/38°F (11°/3°C) |
View all months
| Month | Damascus | Boston |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 55°/33°F (12.6°/0.4°C) | 36°/22°F (2.1°/-5.4°C) |
| Feb | 59°/34°F (14.8°/1.3°C) | 39°/25°F (3.7°/-4.1°C) |
| Mar | 66°/39°F (18.9°/3.7°C) | 45°/31°F (7.4°/-0.5°C) |
| Apr | 76°/45°F (24.5°/7.0°C) | 56°/41°F (13.1°/4.8°C) |
| May | 85°/51°F (29.7°/10.5°C) | 66°/50°F (18.9°/9.9°C) |
| Jun | 94°/58°F (34.2°/14.2°C) | 76°/60°F (24.4°/15.3°C) |
| Jul | 98°/62°F (36.5°/16.9°C) | 81°/65°F (27.4°/18.6°C) |
| Aug | 97°/62°F (36.2°/16.5°C) | 80°/65°F (26.4°/18.1°C) |
| Sep | 92°/55°F (33.4°/13.0°C) | 72°/57°F (22.4°/14.1°C) |
| Oct | 82°/48°F (28.0°/8.9°C) | 61°/47°F (16.3°/8.1°C) |
| Nov | 69°/39°F (20.3°/4.0°C) | 51°/38°F (10.8°/3.3°C) |
| Dec | 58°/34°F (14.2°/1.3°C) | 41°/28°F (5.1°/-2.1°C) |
Data:
Ministry of Defence Meteorological Department,
National Weather Service
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Syria and United States. To live, work, or study long-term in United States, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check United States's immigration authority.
Syria passport holder visiting United States
Visa Required
United States passport holder visiting Syria
Visa Online (e-Visa)Data: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I work remotely from Massachusetts?
Usually fine from major cities in Massachusetts. The harder questions are legal — digital nomad visa eligibility, your employer's overseas-work policy, and tax residency in both countries.
How is healthcare in Massachusetts compared to Syria?
Syria performs better than Massachusetts across all health & wellbeing metrics.
What's the weather like in Massachusetts compared to Syria?
The average high temperature in Boston is 59°F, compared to 78°F in Damascus. Boston receives around 43.8 in of rainfall per year, while Damascus gets 5.3 in.
What language do they speak in Massachusetts?
The official language in Massachusetts is English. In Syria, the official language is Arabic.
