Puerto Rico Cost of Living & Rents (2026)
Compare HUD Fair Market Rents, living wages, and composite living cost indices across all 11 benchmark metropolitan areas in Puerto Rico.
Data updated · Sources: HUD FY 2027 Fair Market Rents, EPI 2026 Family Budget · Methodology
Metropolitan Areas in Puerto Rico
| Metro Area | COL Index | HUD 1BR Rent | HUD 2BR Rent | Living Wage | Report |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barranquitas-Aibonito, PR | Not published | $467/mo | $521/mo | Not published | View |
| Ponce, PR | Not published | $526/mo | $573/mo | Not published | View |
| Aguadilla, PR | Not published | $507/mo | $613/mo | Not published | View |
| Arecibo, PR | Not published | $484/mo | $559/mo | Not published | View |
| Guayama, PR | Not published | $475/mo | $517/mo | Not published | View |
| Mayagüez, PR | Not published | $554/mo | $603/mo | Not published | View |
| San Juan-Bayamon-Caguas, PR | Not published | $604/mo | $706/mo | Not published | View |
| Caguas, PR | Not published | $502/mo | $617/mo | Not published | View |
| Fajardo, PR | Not published | $498/mo | $639/mo | Not published | View |
| San Germán, PR | Not published | $455/mo | $581/mo | Not published | View |
| Yauco, PR | Not published | $473/mo | $535/mo | Not published | View |
Comprehensive 2026 cost of living analysis for Puerto Rico. Compare HUD Fair Market Rents, living wages, state income tax impact, and metropolitan living costs. Official 2026 economic data for Puerto Rico compiled from Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS surveys, HUD Fair Market Rents, and statutory tax codes.
Quick answers
EPI publishes no family budgets for Puerto Rico, so MetroBasis has no cost-of-living index for it. Average one-bedroom HUD Fair Market Rent across its metros is about $504 a month.
Not published: EPI publishes no family budgets for Puerto Rico, so there is no living wage for it.