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I wouldn't take the offer tbh. Boston is completely dead and extremely known for being hostile to outsiders / newcomers. You'll spend your entire life wondering what could have been if you'd have stayed in New York. Other job offers within NYC will come if you just stick it out. Your age is one of the most pivotal ages win it comes to building a solid social foundation, finding a wife and setting yourself up to be a happy family man. 

Additionally the COL is actually, somehow worst then NYC so on a COL-adjusted basis you'll probably make less than you would in New York. 

I don't think it's the end of the world. Look at it this way: if you hate it, you stay a year and pivot to another role in NYC. If you love it, you stick around. Moving to new places without lots of connections can be scary, but ultimately I think you'll find that you adapt just fine. And if you don't, there are always alternatives.

First comment is absolute trash coming from some intern. As someone that has moved cities 4 times in the last 6 years without connections I would say do it. Boston is pretty fun too, and I have always enjoyed meeting new people and making new experiences. Don’t get me wrong, it’s scary and can be challenging but very rewarding from a life perspective. Boston to NY is a 35min flight, you can always go back for weekends to hangout with friends. And just like the above poster said, if you don’t like it you can move back after a year.

I would say go do it, it sounds like a great opportunity and if it’s what you want to do then I don’t think moving should scare you away from it.

I'm from the area, yes locals can be hostile in areas to outsiders. Though if you are from NY it's the same trash talking. They aren't really hateful towards you. Its the ruse someone to be friendly to them. 

During the Summer it is a very walkable city, no matter what area you are in. Most areas have been overly gentrified so it is expensive, but no more than NYC. There are plenty of breweries within city limits and once most of my friends moved out of the area and I was single and alone I joined a softball and kickball league. 

Wear your sports team swag with pride and people will talk to you. 

You can always trip down to the Cape or Providence as well. Or in the winter ski in VT or NH. Don't worry about fitting in right away, everyone is awkward with the RTO right now. Find a neighbor hood you like, personally for me it was Washington Sq in Brookline. Not Boston but surrounded by Boston and I could walk to BC in 10 minutes. 25 minute T ride downtown. 

PM me if you want suggestions. 

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Boston's not that bad. It's no NYC obviously, or even a Chicago, but it definitely still has a "city" vibe. Not at all a bad place to be even for someone your age. If your office is in Back Bay, you should see if you can find an apartment in that area, since it's also a pretty nice part of town, and not too far from all the other bar/nightlife areas either.

Have only visited Boston but have some buddies who live there and it seems like a dope place to be.  You're young, this is the time to be taking chances.  Worst case scenario you move somewhere else in a year or two after gaining new skills and life experience, best case scenario you've found your new home.