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Medellin or New York

Comprehensive comparison between Medellin (Colombia) and New York (USA). Analyze differences in purchasing power, housing, safety, and visas to make your next move.

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Based on 2026 cost of living data, New York is more affordable than Medellin. Medellin has a cost rating of 90/100, while New York has a cost rating of 10/100.
In terms of safety, New York ranks higher with a safety score of 55/100, compared to Medellin at 75/100. Medellin's safety score is 55/100 and New York's safety score is 75/100.
Average rent in Medellin is typically $1,100 per month, whereas typical rent in New York averages $4,000+ per month.
For Medellin, the visa process is rated as: Nomad Leader (Colombian Digital Nomad visa is one of the easiest and most affordable in the world.). For New York, the process is rated as: Hard (US visa lottery and specialty visas are highly competitive.).