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
31	Samana, Dominican Republic	108,179	$712	34
32	Ponce, Puerto Rico	107,951	$1,941	93
33	Punta Cana, Dominican Republic	100,023	$733	35
34	Chaguanas, Trinidad And Tobago	83,489	$1,285	62
35	Fort-de-france, Martinique	76,512	$2,093	100
36	Palma Soriano, Cuba	74,930	$1,549	75
37	Toa Alta, Puerto Rico	74,000	$1,243	59
38	Caguas, Puerto Rico	70,318	$1,613	77
39	Jarabacoa, Dominican Republic	69,855	$692	33
40	Guaynabo, Puerto Rico	68,491	$1,857	89
41	Mayaguez, Puerto Rico	57,566	$1,292	62
42	San Fernando, Trinidad And Tobago	55,419	$1,268	60
43	Tobago, Trinidad And Tobago	54,000	$1,213	58
44	Esperanza, Dominican Republic	51,694	$694	33
45	Cabo Rojo, Puerto Rico	50,000	$1,236	59
46	Artemisa, Cuba	48,897	$574	27
47	Couva, Trinidad And Tobago	48,858	$1,158	55
48	Mandeville, Jamaica	47,115	$806	39
49	Boca Chica, Dominican Republic	46,300	$1,087	52
50	Freeport, Bahamas	45,945	$2,691	128
51	Gurabo, Puerto Rico	45,000	$1,209	58
52	Isabela, Puerto Rico	45,000	$1,258	61
53	Trujillo Alto, Puerto Rico	43,712	$1,754	84
54	Coamo, Puerto Rico	40,000	$1,710	81
55	Vega Alta, Puerto Rico	40,000	$1,963	93
56	Arecibo, Puerto Rico	39,634	$1,279	61
57	Placetas, Cuba	39,615	$1,240	59
58	Las Piedras, Puerto Rico	38,000	$1,308	62
59	Port of Spain, Trinidad And Tobago	37,074	$1,569	76
60	Rio Claro, Trinidad And Tobago	35,650	$897	43

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

Last update: November 3, 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.