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	$718	35
32	Ponce, Puerto Rico	107,951	$1,926	93
33	Punta Cana, Dominican Republic	100,023	$731	35
34	Chaguanas, Trinidad And Tobago	83,489	$1,290	62
35	Fort-de-france, Martinique	76,512	$2,108	100
36	Palma Soriano, Cuba	74,930	$1,551	75
37	Toa Alta, Puerto Rico	74,000	$1,237	60
38	Caguas, Puerto Rico	70,318	$1,605	78
39	Jarabacoa, Dominican Republic	69,855	$698	34
40	Guaynabo, Puerto Rico	68,491	$1,859	89
41	Mayaguez, Puerto Rico	57,566	$1,295	62
42	San Fernando, Trinidad And Tobago	55,419	$1,254	60
43	Tobago, Trinidad And Tobago	54,000	$1,214	58
44	Esperanza, Dominican Republic	51,694	$701	34
45	Cabo Rojo, Puerto Rico	50,000	$1,224	59
46	Artemisa, Cuba	48,897	$602	29
47	Couva, Trinidad And Tobago	48,858	$1,152	55
48	Mandeville, Jamaica	47,115	$814	39
49	Boca Chica, Dominican Republic	46,300	$1,089	52
50	Freeport, Bahamas	45,945	$2,690	128
51	Gurabo, Puerto Rico	45,000	$1,201	58
52	Isabela, Puerto Rico	45,000	$1,265	61
53	Trujillo Alto, Puerto Rico	43,712	$1,770	84
54	Coamo, Puerto Rico	40,000	$1,691	81
55	Vega Alta, Puerto Rico	40,000	$1,961	93
56	Arecibo, Puerto Rico	39,634	$1,269	61
57	Placetas, Cuba	39,615	$1,226	59
58	Las Piedras, Puerto Rico	38,000	$1,309	63
59	Port of Spain, Trinidad And Tobago	37,074	$1,580	76
60	Rio Claro, Trinidad And Tobago	35,650	$895	43

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.