Cost of Living in Puerto Rico (PR)
Compare costs across 1 Puerto Rico cities. From home services to salaries, see how PR stacks up against the national average.
1
Cities
83
Avg Cost Index
$21K
Avg Income
Direct Answer
Puerto Rico's average cost index is 83, which is below the national baseline of 100. San Juan is the most affordable tracked city in PR at index 83, while San Juan is the most expensive at index 83.
The gap between the cheapest and most expensive tracked cities is 0 index points, so state-level averages should be used as a map, not a final budget.
State cost overviewBLS, Census, HUD inputsLast verified May 2026
Puerto Rico Highlights: Most affordable city: San Juan (index 83). Most expensive: San Juan (index 83). The gap between cheapest and most expensive is 0 index points.
What Drives the Statewide Cost Picture?
Average index
83/100
Puerto Rico is below the national cost baseline across tracked cities.
Cheapest city
San Juan
San Juan has a cost index of 83.
Most expensive
San Juan
San Juan has a cost index of 83.
Income average
$21K
Average median household income across 1 tracked PR cities.
Cheapest and Most Expensive Cities in Puerto Rico
| City | Population | Cost Index | Median Income | Tier |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Juan | 342K | 83 | $21K | large |
State Planning Checklist
- Start with San Juan if the priority is lowest recurring cost inside Puerto Rico.
- Compare San Juan against salary and tax advantages before assuming the higher-cost city is worse.
- Use city pages for rent, salary, insurance, and local service costs before making a relocation decision.