United States
New York City
#5 Top 5 cities
New York has the broadest professional opportunities and international depth, but it is among the least affordable expat cities in the country.
Country overview
Population
8Â 804Â 190
Year-round temperatures
Day: 4°C až 30°C
Night: -3°C až 23°C
Climate
Four distinct seasons, with a hot summer and a cold winter.
Distance to the sea
0 km
Social atmosphere
7/10
Costs
Housing cost
1/10
Food cost
1/10
Business friendliness
9/10
Safety
7/10
New York is comparatively safe for a city of its size, but theft, late-night incidents and neighborhood-level variation still require ordinary urban awareness.
Natural disaster resilience
5/10
Coastal storms, storm surge, flash flooding and extreme heat are the main recurring hazards; winter storms can also disrupt transport and utilities.
Other scores
Other scores
Internet availability
9/10
Internet speed
9/10
Internet stability
8/10
Electricity stability
7/10
Community types
Largest nationality groups
- 🇮🇳Indians
- 🇨🇳Chinese
- 🇬🇧British
- 🇫🇷French
Pros / Cons
Pros
- +Large international community
- +Quality services
- +Airport access
- +Good transport links
Cons
- −Higher living costs
- −Higher prices
- −Noise