Which is cheaper, New York or Toronto?

Toronto is cheaper, with a NoodlePants Cost of Living index of 72 vs 100 for New York. A 1-bedroom in the city centre averages $2,000 vs $3,800.

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

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

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New York vs Toronto — Cost of Living Comparison 2026

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

New York

United States

COL Index

100

premium

Toronto

Canada

COL Index

premium

NoodlePants Verdict — generated from live data

Toronto edges out New York on affordability with a NoodlePants COL Index of 72 vs 100 (premium vs premium). Toronto scores higher on safety (null/100), and Toronto wins on internet at ~—. Overall, New York 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

New York

Toronto

Avg Rent 1BR (city centre)

$3,800

$2,000

Avg Rent 1BR (outside centre)

$2,400

$1,500

NoodlePants COL Index

100

Safety Score

—

Internet Speed

—

Nomad Score

—

Healthcare Score

—

Digital Nomad Visa

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