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AverageCostOfLiving
Average cost of living across North America — 111 cities in 3 countries compared on rent, food, and salaries in USD.
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Average Cost of Living in North America

The average cost of living in North America ranges from $680 per month in Aguascalientes to $3,777 per month in New-York, with a regional median of $1,895 per month for a single person.

111 cities across 3 countries in North America.

Cheapest
Aguascalientes
$680 / mo
Median
$1,895
single person, per month
Most expensive
New-York
$3,777 / mo

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About cost of living in North America

How many cities are in North America?
We track 111 cities in North America, each with full breakdowns of rent, food, utilities, transport, and salaries.
Which countries are part of North America?
North America groups countries that share economic and geographic characteristics. The list of tracked countries appears at the top of this page.
Are these regional groupings official?
No — they're a pragmatic classification we use to make browsing easier. They roughly follow common UN and World Bank regional categories.