Which is cheaper, London or New York?

London is cheaper, with a NoodlePants Cost of Living index of 78.5 vs 100 for New York. A 1-bedroom in the city centre averages $2,700 vs $3,800.

Which is better for digital nomads, London or New York?

London edges ahead with a NoodlePants Nomad Score of null vs null, factoring in internet (—), affordability and community.

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London vs New York — Cost of Living Comparison 2026

Which city is cheaper, safer, and better for remote workers? Here's the data.

London

United Kingdom

COL Index

premium

New York

United States

COL Index

100

premium

NoodlePants Verdict — generated from live data

London edges out New York on affordability with a NoodlePants COL Index of 78.5 vs 100 (premium vs premium). New York scores higher on safety (null/100), and New York wins on internet at ~—. Overall, London takes the Nomad Score crown with null/100 — best for .

* Some figures are country averages — full city-level data coming soon.Pro members get neighbourhood-level breakdowns.

Metric

London

New York

Avg Rent 1BR (city centre)

$2,700

$3,800

Avg Rent 1BR (outside centre)

$1,900

$2,400

NoodlePants COL Index

100

Safety Score

—

Internet Speed

—

Nomad Score

—

Healthcare Score

—

Digital Nomad Visa

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