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
121	Sassari, Italy	126,576	$1,542	74
122	Fuerteventura, Canary Islands, Spain	124,152	$1,639	78
123	Algeciras, Spain	123,639	$1,121	54
124	Setubal, Portugal	123,519	$1,641	79
125	Leon, Spain	121,281	$1,516	72
126	Bergamo, Italy	120,569	$1,628	78
127	Monza, Italy	120,204	$2,051	98
128	Forli, Italy	117,913	$1,820	87
129	Trento, Italy	117,317	$2,089	101
130	Barcelos, Portugal	116,766	$1,181	57
131	Pescara, Italy	116,286	$1,975	95
132	Siracusa, Italy	115,923	$1,410	67
133	Vicenza, Italy	112,953	$1,879	89
134	Jaen, Spain	111,888	$1,447	70
135	Cadiz, Spain	111,811	$1,751	85
136	Rijeka, Croatia	107,964	$1,623	77
137	Corfu, Greece	107,879	$1,530	74
138	Acharnes, Greece	106,943	$1,313	63
139	Terni, Italy	106,677	$1,305	62
140	Roquetas de Mar, Spain	106,510	$1,449	69
141	Funchal, Portugal	105,795	$2,173	104
142	Bolzano-Bozen, Italy	105,713	$2,086	100
143	Nikaia, Greece	105,430	$1,363	66
144	Girona, Spain	104,320	$1,937	92
145	Ourense, Spain	104,250	$1,343	64
146	Kamez, Albania	104,190	$1,025	51
147	Menorca, Spain	102,477	$1,619	78
148	Piacenza, Italy	102,191	$1,840	88
149	Barakaldo, Spain	101,229	$1,650	78
150	Novara, Italy	100,910	$1,492	71

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.