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
13
States
5
Median rent
$1,734/mo
Median est. cost
$4,304/mo
Standouts among the Northeast
Cheapest
Pittsburgh, PA
$3,784/mo
Lowest estimated monthly essentials for one person.
Best overall
Pittsburgh, PA
Fit 78
Highest default Fit Score of the cities here.
Safest
Boston, MA
Safety 86
Lowest violent and property crime per capita.
Best for jobs
Pittsburgh, PA
Jobs 88
Strongest labor market (BLS unemployment + growth).
Sunniest
Yonkers, NY
216 sunny days
Most sunny days per year.
States we cover in the Northeast
Every the Northeast city, ranked by Fit Score
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