Summary of Rent Index By US City
• This index compares 92 cities based on Rental Cost, with New York City serving as the baseline (100).
• For a single person with a typical lifestyle, the average rental cost index value is 46.6, with 37 cities above-average and 55 below-average.
• The highest-ranking city is New York City with an index value of 100.0, while the lowest-ranking is Minneapolis with an index value of 21.4.
Disclaimer: The data presented on this page is for informational purposes only and should be used as a general guide. Actual index values may vary significantly based on individual lifestyle choices and current economic conditions. We strive to provide up-to-date information, but values are subject to change without notice. Always conduct thorough personal research and consult with financial professionals before making important financial or relocation decisions.
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Index Details
| # | City | Rental Cost Index | Monthly Rental Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New York City | 100.0 | $3,500.00 |
| 2 | San Francisco | 94.3 | $3,300.00 |
| 3 | Boston | 88.6 | $3,100.00 |
| 4 | Miami | 88.6 | $3,100.00 |
| 5 | San Jose | 82.9 | $2,900.00 |
| 6 | Los Angeles | 70.0 | $2,450.00 |
| 7 | Washington, D.C. | 68.6 | $2,400.00 |
| 8 | San Diego | 67.1 | $2,350.00 |
| 9 | Honolulu | 64.3 | $2,250.00 |
| 10 | Seattle | 64.3 | $2,250.00 |
| 11 | Oxnard | 62.9 | $2,200.00 |
| 12 | New Haven | 58.6 | $2,050.00 |
| 13 | Riverside | 57.1 | $2,000.00 |
| 14 | Tampa | 57.1 | $2,000.00 |
| 15 | Sacramento | 56.4 | $1,975.00 |
| 16 | Austin | 54.3 | $1,900.00 |
| 17 | Charleston | 54.3 | $1,900.00 |
| 18 | Chicago | 54.3 | $1,900.00 |
| 19 | Denver | 54.3 | $1,900.00 |
| 20 | Providence | 54.3 | $1,900.00 |
| 21 | Atlanta | 52.9 | $1,850.00 |
| 22 | Dallas | 52.9 | $1,850.00 |
| 23 | Nashville | 52.9 | $1,850.00 |
| 24 | Orlando | 52.9 | $1,850.00 |
| 25 | Philadelphia | 52.9 | $1,850.00 |
| 26 | Fort Myers | 51.4 | $1,800.00 |
| 27 | Portland | 51.4 | $1,800.00 |
| 28 | Worcester | 51.4 | $1,800.00 |
| 29 | Bridgeport | 50.0 | $1,750.00 |
| 30 | Modesto | 50.0 | $1,750.00 |
| 31 | North Port | 48.6 | $1,700.00 |
| 32 | Baltimore | 48.0 | $1,680.00 |
| 33 | Houston | 48.0 | $1,680.00 |
| 34 | Charlotte | 47.1 | $1,650.00 |
| 35 | Durham | 47.1 | $1,650.00 |
| 36 | Hartford | 47.1 | $1,650.00 |
| 37 | Virginia Beach | 47.1 | $1,650.00 |
| 38 | Boise City | 45.7 | $1,600.00 |
| 39 | Jacksonville | 45.7 | $1,600.00 |
| 40 | Phoenix | 45.7 | $1,600.00 |
| 41 | Raleigh | 45.7 | $1,600.00 |
| 42 | Richmond | 45.7 | $1,600.00 |
| 43 | Stockton | 45.7 | $1,600.00 |
| 44 | Colorado Springs | 44.3 | $1,550.00 |
| 45 | Detroit | 44.3 | $1,550.00 |
| 46 | Fresno | 44.3 | $1,550.00 |
| 47 | Greenville | 44.3 | $1,550.00 |
| 48 | Las Vegas | 44.3 | $1,550.00 |
| 49 | Madison | 44.3 | $1,550.00 |
| 50 | New Orleans | 44.3 | $1,550.00 |
| 51 | Pittsburgh | 44.3 | $1,550.00 |
| 52 | Salt Lake City | 44.3 | $1,550.00 |
| 53 | Albany | 42.9 | $1,500.00 |
| 54 | Columbus | 42.9 | $1,500.00 |
| 55 | Provo | 42.9 | $1,500.00 |
| 56 | Cincinnati | 41.4 | $1,450.00 |
| 57 | Indianapolis | 41.4 | $1,450.00 |
| 58 | Knoxville | 41.4 | $1,450.00 |
| 59 | Palm Bay | 41.4 | $1,450.00 |
| 60 | Rochester | 41.4 | $1,450.00 |
| 61 | Bakersfield | 40.0 | $1,400.00 |
| 62 | Birmingham | 40.0 | $1,400.00 |
| 63 | Cleveland | 40.0 | $1,400.00 |
| 64 | Grand Rapids | 40.0 | $1,400.00 |
| 65 | Allentown | 38.6 | $1,350.00 |
| 66 | Buffalo | 38.6 | $1,350.00 |
| 67 | Louisville | 38.6 | $1,350.00 |
| 68 | Milwaukee | 38.6 | $1,350.00 |
| 69 | Harrisburg | 37.1 | $1,300.00 |
| 70 | Memphis | 37.1 | $1,300.00 |
| 71 | San Antonio | 37.1 | $1,300.00 |
| 72 | Tucson | 37.1 | $1,300.00 |
| 73 | Kansas City | 35.7 | $1,250.00 |
| 74 | Albuquerque | 34.3 | $1,200.00 |
| 75 | Baton Rouge | 34.3 | $1,200.00 |
| 76 | Des Moines | 34.3 | $1,200.00 |
| 77 | Omaha | 34.3 | $1,200.00 |
| 78 | Winston-Salem | 34.3 | $1,200.00 |
| 79 | Oklahoma City | 32.9 | $1,150.00 |
| 80 | Syracuse | 32.1 | $1,125.00 |
| 81 | Greensboro | 31.4 | $1,100.00 |
| 82 | St. Louis | 31.4 | $1,100.00 |
| 83 | Tulsa | 31.4 | $1,100.00 |
| 84 | Toledo | 30.0 | $1,050.00 |
| 85 | El Paso | 29.1 | $1,020.00 |
| 86 | Akron | 28.6 | $1,000.00 |
| 87 | Columbia City | 28.6 | $1,000.00 |
| 88 | Little Rock | 28.6 | $1,000.00 |
| 89 | Dayton | 27.1 | $950.00 |
| 90 | McAllen | 27.1 | $950.00 |
| 91 | Wichita | 27.1 | $950.00 |
| 92 | Minneapolis | 21.4 | $750.00 |
Index Distribution
This histogram visualizes how cities are distributed across different rental cost index value ranges.