Region guide
Moving to the Northeast
The Northeast packs dense, walkable, transit-rich cities and deep job markets — but it's the country's most expensive region to rent and buy, with cold winters and higher taxes. You're paying for access and amenities.
Cities covered
9
States
5
Median rent
$1,600/mo
Median est. cost
$4,035/mo
Standouts in the Northeast
Cheapest
Buffalo, NY
$3,439/mo
Lowest estimated monthly essentials for one person.
Best overall
Pittsburgh, PA
Fit 68
Highest default Fit Score across the region.
Safest
Jersey City, NJ
Safety 83
Lowest violent and property crime per capita.
Best for jobs
Boston, MA
Jobs 54
Strongest labor market (BLS unemployment + growth).
Sunniest
New York, NY
224 sunny days
Most sunny days per year.