🌍 Cost of Living & Air Quality

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📈 2025 Cost of Living Market Insights

🔥 Fastest Rising Markets

Bozeman, Montana leads the nation with a staggering 37.4% rent increase in 2025, followed by Boise, Idaho at 32.1%. These Mountain West cities highlight ongoing housing affordability challenges as population growth outpaces supply.

Montana and Idaho are experiencing rent increases over four times the national average of 4.8%

🌍 Global Hotspots

Istanbul experienced the world's largest housing increase with 301% rental price growth, while Dubai saw a 21% jump and Miami recorded 13% increases. Currency fluctuations and local market dynamics continue driving major variations.

Manhattan’s median rent hit a record $4,895 in June 2025, up 5% year‑over‑year from $4,657 in June 2024

💰 Wage vs. Rent Reality Check

30.4%
Rent increase 2019-2023
20.2%
Wage growth same period
$1,607
Average US rent Feb 2025

📉 Markets Cooling Down

Some markets are seeing relief with cities like Austin, Texas and Portland, Oregon experiencing rent decreases. Historic multifamily construction surge delivered over 600,000 new units in 2024.

National median rent is now 2.8% below its August 2022 peak

🎯 Key Takeaways

  • 37% of Americans considering moving out-of-state for affordability
  • Rent affordability improving as new supply comes online
  • Geopolitical factors and currency fluctuations drive global variations
  • Regional differences becoming more pronounced

💡 Use our comparison tool above to analyze how these market trends affect specific cities you're considering. Compare rent, salaries, and purchasing power across 150+ global cities with real-time currency conversion.