Most and Least Affordable Cities by City Size

Explore how affordability varies by city size around the world. This ranking compares the most and least affordable cities within small, mid-sized, and large population categories, helping you understand how urban scale impacts cost of living. Use the interactive table and map to filter cities by size group and compare Cost of Living Index values. Whether you're looking for a budget-friendly small city or evaluating affordability in major global hubs, this page provides a clear, data-driven comparison.

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Rank	City	Population	Price per month for a nomad	Living Index
91	Cagliari, Italy	154,478	$1,801	87
92	Foggia, Italy	151,991	$1,744	83
93	Podgorica, Montenegro	150,799	$1,354	65
94	Logrono, Spain	150,583	$1,560	75
95	Badajoz, Spain	150,190	$1,280	61
96	Salerno, Italy	150,188	$1,657	80
97	Split, Croatia	149,830	$1,858	88
98	Odivelas, Portugal	148,058	$1,809	87
99	Rimini, Italy	147,750	$1,787	86
100	Kragujevac, Serbia	146,315	$1,213	58
101	Pristina, Kosovo	145,149	$914	44
102	Larissa, Greece	144,651	$1,498	72
103	Salamanca, Spain	143,954	$1,463	70
104	Lleida, Spain	143,094	$1,476	71
105	Huelva, Spain	142,532	$1,560	75
106	Coimbra, Portugal	140,838	$1,632	78
107	Heraklion, Greece	140,730	$1,631	78
108	Dos Hermanas, Spain	138,981	$1,488	76
109	Banja Luka, Bosnia and Herzegovina	138,963	$1,200	58
110	Tarragona, Spain	138,262	$1,744	83
111	Torrejón de Ardoz, Spain	137,711	$1,749	83
112	Vila Franca de Xira, Portugal	137,540	$1,523	73
113	Maia, Portugal	134,988	$2,192	105
114	Peristeri, Greece	133,630	$1,482	71
115	Vila Nova de Famalicao, Portugal	133,574	$1,649	78
116	Reggio Nell'emilia, Italy	133,296	$1,801	86
117	Ferrara, Italy	133,155	$1,601	76
118	Mataro, Spain	129,870	$1,859	89
119	Leiria, Portugal	128,616	$1,628	78
120	Latina, Italy	127,395	$1,612	77

CityCost data is based on AI and user input – minor inaccuracies may occur.

Last update: November 10, 2026

Frequently Asked Questions

Affordability is based on the Cost of Living Index, which compares average expenses such as housing, food, transportation, and services. Cities are grouped by population size to allow fair comparisons within similar urban categories.

Larger cities often have higher housing demand, stronger job markets, and greater infrastructure costs, which can increase living expenses. Smaller cities may offer lower housing and daily costs but sometimes fewer economic opportunities.

Not always. While small cities are often more affordable, factors like salary levels, job availability, quality of life, and services should also be considered. This ranking helps you compare affordability within each city size category.