Cost of living
What a one-bedroom flat in the city centre actually costs, per month.
Numbeo price rankings by city2026 mid-year
Rent is the biggest line in almost every arrival budget, and the one job offers quietly assume you have already solved.
United States
USD 4,358
One-bedroom, city centre, per month
United States
USD 3,798
One-bedroom, city centre, per month
United States
USD 3,733
One-bedroom, city centre, per month
| Rank | City | One-bedroom, city centre, per month | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4th place | USD 3,440 | A commuter alternative to Manhattan, and barely cheaper | |
| 5th place | BostonUnited States | USD 3,401 | |
| 6th place | San DiegoUnited States | USD 3,373 | |
| 7th place | San JoseUnited States | USD 3,172 | |
| 8th place | USD 3,120 | Salaries are high enough to absorb it, barely | |
| 9th place | George TownCayman Islands | USD 3,060 | |
| 10th place | USD 3,039 | Most landlords ask new arrivals for six months rent up front |
Numbeo price rankings by city
2026 mid-year
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