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What is the cost of living in Puerto Rico?

Key cost indicators in Puerto Rico: median home value $124,600, median rent $562/month, median household income $25,096, per Census ACS 5-Year estimates.

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Census ACS does not publish a composite cost-of-living index, but housing, the single largest household expense, is the strongest signal. Puerto Rico's housing costs combined with local incomes determine how affordable the state actually is for residents.

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Key cost indicators in Puerto Rico: median home value $124,600, median rent $562/month, median household income $25,096, per Census ACS 5-Year estimates.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.