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	$2,327	111
62	San German, Puerto Rico	35,000	$1,330	63
63	Arima, Trinidad And Tobago	35,000	$1,276	61
64	Puerto Padre, Cuba	34,086	$1,378	66
65	Levittown, Puerto Rico	29,785	$1,324	63
66	Mayari, Cuba	29,259	$1,499	72
67	George Town, Cayman Islands	28,089	$4,968	235
68	Añasco, Puerto Rico	28,000	$1,326	63
69	Varadero, Cuba	27,170	$1,168	56
70	Marabella, Trinidad And Tobago	26,700	$773	37
71	Ocho Rios, Jamaica	26,503	$1,092	52
72	Old Harbour, Jamaica	26,024	$1,020	49
73	Kingstown, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines	25,720	$1,307	63
74	Carenage, Trinidad And Tobago	25,370	$772	37
75	Diego Martin, Trinidad And Tobago	25,370	$1,360	65
76	Sabana Grande, Puerto Rico	25,000	$1,320	63
77	Vega Baja, Puerto Rico	23,415	$1,198	57
78	Santa Isabel, Puerto Rico	23,000	$1,309	62
79	Castries, Saint Lucia	22,000	$1,451	69
80	Linstead, Jamaica	20,660	$1,023	49
81	Luquillo, Puerto Rico	20,000	$1,254	60
82	St Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands	20,000	$4,407	210
83	Guayama, Puerto Rico	18,797	$1,271	61
84	Half Way Tree, Jamaica	18,552	$846	41
85	Las Muesas, Puerto Rico	18,494	$1,323	63
86	Curepe, Trinidad And Tobago	17,758	$1,367	66
87	Tunapuna, Trinidad And Tobago	17,758	$999	48
88	Candelaria, Puerto Rico	17,631	$1,329	63
89	Tacarigua, Trinidad And Tobago	15,067	$769	37
90	Roseau, Dominica	15,000	$1,262	60

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.