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
61	Oranjestad, Aruba	35,000	$2,311	111
62	San German, Puerto Rico	35,000	$1,332	63
63	Arima, Trinidad And Tobago	35,000	$1,282	61
64	Puerto Padre, Cuba	34,086	$1,382	66
65	Levittown, Puerto Rico	29,785	$1,329	63
66	Mayari, Cuba	29,259	$1,510	72
67	George Town, Cayman Islands	28,089	$4,908	236
68	Añasco, Puerto Rico	28,000	$1,319	63
69	Varadero, Cuba	27,170	$1,172	56
70	Marabella, Trinidad And Tobago	26,700	$769	37
71	Ocho Rios, Jamaica	26,503	$1,092	52
72	Old Harbour, Jamaica	26,024	$1,001	48
73	Kingstown, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines	25,720	$1,318	63
74	Carenage, Trinidad And Tobago	25,370	$768	37
75	Diego Martin, Trinidad And Tobago	25,370	$1,369	65
76	Sabana Grande, Puerto Rico	25,000	$1,328	63
77	Vega Baja, Puerto Rico	23,415	$1,191	57
78	Santa Isabel, Puerto Rico	23,000	$1,298	62
79	Castries, Saint Lucia	22,000	$1,441	69
80	Linstead, Jamaica	20,660	$1,006	48
81	Luquillo, Puerto Rico	20,000	$1,257	60
82	St Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands	20,000	$4,375	210
83	Guayama, Puerto Rico	18,797	$1,273	61
84	Half Way Tree, Jamaica	18,552	$853	41
85	Las Muesas, Puerto Rico	18,494	$1,331	63
86	Curepe, Trinidad And Tobago	17,758	$1,359	66
87	Tunapuna, Trinidad And Tobago	17,758	$998	48
88	Candelaria, Puerto Rico	17,631	$1,321	63
89	Tacarigua, Trinidad And Tobago	15,067	$770	37
90	Roseau, Dominica	15,000	$1,253	60

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.