Las Palmas or New York

Based on 2026 cost of living data, New York is more affordable than Las Palmas. Las Palmas has a cost rating of 40/100, while New York has a cost rating of 10/100.

In terms of safety, Las Palmas ranks higher with a safety score of 82/100, compared to New York at 75/100. Las Palmas's safety score is 82/100 and New York's safety score is 75/100.

Average rent in Las Palmas is typically €650 - €950 per month, whereas typical rent in New York averages $4,000+ per month.

For Las Palmas, the visa process is rated as: Spanish Digital Nomad Visa (Spain’s Nomad Visa provides non-EU remote workers a 1-to-3 year residence permit with streamlined tax perks.). For New York, the process is rated as: Hard (US visa lottery and specialty visas are highly competitive.).