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
91	Jayuya, Puerto Rico	15,000	$1,354	64
92	Humacao, Puerto Rico	14,972	$1,563	75
93	Pointe-à-Pitre, Guadeloupe	14,486	$1,701	81
94	Cayey, Puerto Rico	13,999	$2,156	103
95	Yaguajay, Cuba	13,827	$1,211	58
96	Negril, Jamaica	13,779	$929	45
97	Saint Ann's Bay, Jamaica	13,671	$1,005	48
98	Rio Grande, Puerto Rico	13,467	$1,244	59
99	Dorado, Puerto Rico	12,172	$1,270	61
100	Arouca, Trinidad And Tobago	12,054	$770	37
101	Hormigueros, Puerto Rico	11,934	$1,320	63
102	Fajardo, Puerto Rico	11,647	$1,245	60
103	West Bay, Cayman Islands	11,269	$3,940	187
104	Manati, Puerto Rico	10,974	$1,214	58
105	Aguadilla, Puerto Rico	10,919	$1,067	51
106	Princes Town, Trinidad And Tobago	10,000	$769	37
107	San Lorenzo, Puerto Rico	9,373	$1,263	60
108	Rincon, Puerto Rico	8,973	$2,256	108
109	Siparia, Trinidad And Tobago	8,568	$775	37
110	Stony Hill, Jamaica	8,551	$1,613	77
111	Santa Cruz, Jamaica	8,217	$1,291	62
112	Falmouth, Jamaica	7,779	$1,005	48
113	Las Terrenas, Dominican Republic	7,713	$872	42
114	Sosua, Dominican Republic	7,713	$1,438	68
115	Saint George's, Grenada	7,500	$1,606	77
116	Lucea, Jamaica	7,377	$1,002	48
117	Hatillo, Puerto Rico	5,622	$1,330	63
118	Duncans, Jamaica	5,153	$1,004	48
119	St.James, Trinidad And Tobago	4,342	$921	44
120	Saint John Island, U.S. Virgin Islands	4,170	$6,163	293

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.