5 Most Expensive Cities To Live in the U.S

4. New York City, New York

Cost of Living Index Reading: 100

New York is one of the most iconic cities in the U.S. Its beautiful skyline of skyscrapers is a national icon, and since it is a port region, New York is also one of the oldest cities in the U.S. since it was originally settled in the 17th century. New York is the most populous city in the U.S. and the 30th largest in the world. New York has America’s biggest financial sector, and its famed Wall Street is full of hedge funds and financial firms that make the rules when it comes to global financial markets. New York’s NYSE is also the world’s largest stock exchange, and technology, biotechnology, real estate, and other sectors such as media also play a crucial role in its economy. New York is also the world’s second largest city in terms of gross domestic product (GDP), which was estimated at a whopping $1.9 trillion as of 2021.