1. Not enough (ie. zero) entry level jobs in my field
2. Boston
3. EXPENSIVE! With the same salary back home, I'd be very comfortable. Here, I end up making maybe $200 a month after all the bills.
4. That's my goal. Whether the market improves or not, I should have a place once I have 2-3 years of experience.
5. Nothing really comes to mind right away, so I'll say this: Once I move back, quality of life has to improve.