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Compare Data Centers & Prices in Boston
Send us your specs. We’ll email matched Boston-area options with real pricing, power and terms.
Free for you — providers pay us. Your provider quote is not marked up.
“Everyone starts with the city. The real choice is the building, and two in the same town can be miles apart on price. I find the ones that fit your setup and get you actual numbers.”
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Boston colocation prices by market
Compare the same configuration and the complete monthly cost.
| Market | 1–2U (1–3 A at 120 V, 1–5 TB) | 24U – 2–3 kW & 100M to GigE (+) | Standard-density 48U – 2–5 kW & 100M to GigE (+) | High-density 48U – 10–17 kW (3-phase) & 1M to GigE (+) | Standard 4-rack private cage, 5 kW per rack & GIGe (+) | High-density 4-rack private cage, 20 kW per rack & GIGe (+) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston | $113 – $190 | $809 – $1,188 | $1,211 – $1,781 | $2,375 – $4,940 | $5,225 – $5,700 | $15,200 – $19,000 |
| Toronto | $143 – $285 | $1,234 – $1,425 | $1,899 – $2,328 | $2,849 – $5,225 | $5,938 – $6,650 | $16,625 – $21,138 |
| NYC | $285 – $475 | $1,140 – $1,378 | $1,425 – $1,710 | $2,375 – $4,940 | $5,225 – $5,700 | $15,675 – $21,375 |
| Atlanta | $130 – $250 | $1,100 – $1,500 | $1,500 – $1,875 | $2,500 – $5,200 | $5,500 – $6,000 | $16,000 – $20,000 |
| Chicago | $130 – $150 | $1,100 – $1,500 | $1,500 – $1,875 | $2,500 – $5,200 | $5,500 – $6,000 | $16,000 – $20,000 |
| Dallas | $124 – $238 | $1,045 – $1,425 | $664 – $1,781 | $712 – $4,465 | $4,038 – $5,700 | $13,300 – $17,100 |
| Virginia | $108 – $250 | $861 – $1,100 | $1,500 – $1,875 | $2,500 – $5,200 | $5,750 – $6,250 | $16,000 – $22,500 |
| New Jersey | $99 – $164 | $700 – $1,000 | $1,100 – $1,875 | $2,750 – $5,500 | $5,750 – $6,250 | $16,750 – $21,500 |
Indicative source ranges, not binding quotes. Confirm currency, usable power, bandwidth, term and what’s included before comparing offers. .
Regional providers may offer lower pricing for your requirements, including options that aren’t advertised online. Send us your specs and preferred locations — we’ll compare national and regional providers for your shortlist.
GPU & high-density colocation in Boston
Match the facility to the exact hardware and usable power you need.
| Deployment | Usable power | What we check | Planning range per kW / month |
|---|---|---|---|
| High-density cabinet | 8–12 kW per rack | Dense compute / storage | $210–$280 |
| GPU inference rack | 12–20 kW per rack | GPU inference and analytics | $205–$275 |
| AI / HPC hot rack | 20–30+ kW per rack | Cooling and usable power checked against your system | $195–$265 |
| Small GPU row (2–6 racks) | 60–150 kW total | Requirements and minimums checked for the whole row | Custom quote |
Cooling follows your hardware, not the GPU label. We confirm the rack heat load, airflow or liquid requirements, A/B capacity and installed infrastructure. “Liquid-ready” alone is not enough.
Planning estimates for space and power. Cooling scope, networking, cross-connects and support must be confirmed in the written quote.
Why finding Boston capacity can take longer than expected
Downtown network requirements and suburban capacity can lead to very different shortlists.
Contact providers directly
A form per provider, separate sales queues, and prices that may use different assumptions. Some facilities have minimums above your footprint.
Peer referrals
A recommendation gives you one data point — at someone else’s size, on their terms and at a different point in time.
QuoteColo
Send your specs once. We check national and regional providers, then email comparable pricing and terms within 48 hours.
Your price is the same as going direct.
How it works
1. Tell us your requirements
Rack count or U space, usable power, network needs, preferred location and Plan B, timeline and contract term.
2. We filter and match
We check capacity, minimums, usable power, cooling and the terms providers will put in writing.
3. Compare quotes by email
Review comparable costs and terms first. We introduce you to the providers you choose; you contract directly with them.
A real example: from request to quotes
Here’s what an actual conversation looks like. Simple, direct and no sales pressure.
ClientAI infrastructure company
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An example from Ashburn and Dallas showing how options are compared. Dates, rates and included services relate to this request, not current Boston availability.
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A worked example for a 20 kW GPU rack in Boston. Your quote should show the same line items.
| Cost component | Example configuration | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Space + power | 20 kW × $235/kW | $4,700 |
| Network and bandwidth | Port speed, billing model and commit | $500–$2,000 |
| Cross-connects | Two recurring connections | $300–$800 |
| Remote hands | Included hours, minimums and after-hours work | $0–$500 |
| Power overage / density fees | Confirm what is already included | $100–$500 |
| Illustrative monthly total | For this configuration | $5,600–$8,500+ |
Compare the full bill
Space, usable power and redundancy, bandwidth, cross-connects, remote hands, setup and contract term. Check what is already included so the same service isn’t counted twice.
Compare your Plan B
Send your preferred location and an alternative market. We’ll compare estimated all-in monthly costs, with recurring extras and one-time charges shown separately.
The 19–81% difference is the arithmetic of this example, not a market-wide average. Actual pricing depends on your configuration. .
Is Boston right for your workload?
A strong fit
You serve New England users, work with nearby research or healthcare teams, or need practical access to Boston’s network and cloud ecosystem.
Compare another market
If location is flexible, compare the same specification elsewhere. Validate network latency, total cost and cooling rather than assuming one market always wins.
We’ll tell you which
We compare Boston with a realistic Plan B and explain the trade-offs in price, timing and technical fit before you choose a provider.
Where to land in Boston and why
Downtown / Financial District
One Summer Street is a carrier-hotel anchor. Start here when your carrier mix and cross-connect requirements drive the location.
Inner Belt / Somerville
CoreSite at 70 Inner Belt Road and Evocative at 50 Inner Belt Road offer options close to Boston and Cambridge.
Suburban Boston & beyond
Compare Needham, Billerica, Waltham, Watertown and other suburban locations for the power, configuration and growth path your deployment needs.
Your Plan B market
Northern New Jersey and other East Coast markets can provide a useful comparison when your network and location requirements allow it.
Boston data centers
Downtown connectivity, close-in Somerville options and the wider Greater Boston market.
Downtown Boston
| Facility / service location | Operator | Location | Address | Focus |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Markley — One Summer Street | Markley | Boston | 1 Summer Street | Carrier hotel and interconnection |
| DataBank BOS1 | DataBank | Boston | 1 Summer Street, Suite 704 | Colocation within the carrier hotel |
Inner Belt / Somerville
| Facility / service location | Operator | Location | Address | Focus |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CoreSite BO1 | CoreSite | Somerville | 70 Inner Belt Road | Carrier-neutral colocation and connectivity |
| Evocative BOS1 | Evocative | Somerville | 50 Inner Belt Road | Colocation and metro fiber connectivity |
| Expedient Boston | Expedient | Somerville | 70 Inner Belt Road | Cloud and managed infrastructure services |
Suburban Boston & beyond
| Facility / service location | Operator | Location | Address | Focus |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Digital Realty BOS14 | Digital Realty | Needham | 128 First Avenue | 281,000 sq ft total building size |
| Equinix BO2 | Equinix | Billerica | 41 Alexander Road | Colocation and interconnection |
| EdgeConneX BOS01 | EdgeConneX | Billerica | 22 Linnell Circle | Carrier-neutral edge data center |
| Cogent Boston | Cogent | Waltham | 300 Fifth Avenue | Colocation and network services |
| Csquare Boston | Csquare | Waltham / Watertown | Multiple sites | Colocation and cloud connectivity |
| TierPoint Greater Boston | TierPoint | Andover / Marlborough | 15 Shattuck Rd / 34 St. Martin Dr | Colocation and managed infrastructure |
| Iron Mountain BOS-1 | Iron Mountain | Northborough | 171 Bearfoot Road | LEED Gold-certified facility |
| FirstLight Rockland | FirstLight | Rockland | Rockland, MA | Colocation and disaster recovery |
| Markley Lowell | Markley | Lowell | 1 Markley Way | Separate suburban data center location |
A representative list of facilities and service locations, not a live inventory of available space. Providers may operate in the same building. We confirm the service scope, capacity and commercial terms for your requirement.
Who colocates in Boston
Different workloads. The same need for reliable infrastructure and clear commercial terms.
A strategic home for infrastructure close to New England.
Match your workload to the network, physical access, usable power and support you need — then compare the full cost.
Enterprise IT
Production workloads with clear requirements for redundancy, access, service levels and expansion.
AI / GPU teams
Hardware-led matching for usable power, cooling, rack configuration and networking.
Financial services
Availability, network connectivity and the security evidence relevant to the workload.
MSPs / managed hosting
Customer infrastructure with predictable support, network costs and room to grow.
SaaS / platform teams
Core application infrastructure with a clear operating model and comparable monthly costs.
Recovery / secondary sites
A New England location assessed against recovery objectives, connectivity and regional risks.
HIPAA and 201 CMR 17.00: what to check
Check the service scope and shared responsibilities before you sign.
Healthcare and ePHI
Confirm the physical and administrative safeguards relevant to your deployment and whether the provider’s role requires a business associate agreement. A facility’s marketing badge does not make your applications compliant.
Massachusetts personal information
201 CMR 17.00 covers defined personal information about Massachusetts residents. Applicable safeguards follow the data; the rule does not require you to host in Massachusetts.
Security and assurance evidence
Ask for current reports and the scope that covers the service you are buying. SOC 2 Type II reports and PCI DSS evidence should be evaluated where relevant to your workload.
The facility is one part of compliance. Your applications, access controls and processes matter too. We help shortlist providers against your requirements; we do not certify your environment. Massachusetts regulation · HHS guidance
“Most people come to me with a city in mind. But what you’re really picking is a building, and two across town from each other can be completely different deals. I get you real numbers from the ones that fit what you’re running.”
Bob Spiegel, Founder, QuoteColo
Get matched Boston options in 48 hours
Free for buyers
Your price is the same as going direct.
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Review the options before deciding on a call.
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Boston FAQ
Is the service free?
Yes. QuoteColo is free for buyers. Providers share their existing standard sales commission with us, so no fee or markup is added to your provider quote. You contract directly with the provider.
How fast do I get options?
A shortlist by email within 48 hours. No calls until you’ve reviewed it. Deployment timing is separate and depends on the facility, configuration and available capacity.
Can you help with smaller deployments — 2U to 10U?
Yes. We can identify providers that will seriously quote smaller footprints instead of forcing oversized minimums. Tell us your U space, power, networking and preferred location.
What information do you need to quote accurately?
Rack count and size, or U space. Usable power per rack and whether you need A/B. Cooling requirements for your equipment. Bandwidth model and port speed, cross-connect count, preferred Boston area and a Plan B, timeline and contract term.
Downtown or the suburbs — which do I need?
It depends on your carrier, latency, physical access, power and budget requirements. We compare downtown network connectivity with suitable suburban options instead of assuming one location is best for every deployment.
Can I place a single GPU rack without taking a suite?
Sometimes, yes. We need to confirm the exact hardware, usable kW, cooling, rack profile and the provider’s minimum order. Available power and support for your configuration must be confirmed in writing.
Does 201 CMR 17.00 change where I can colocate?
The regulation protects defined personal information about Massachusetts residents and applies to covered handling of that information. It does not itself require hosting in Boston or Massachusetts. Check the safeguards, provider responsibilities and contractual requirements that apply to your data.