Cost of Living in Santo Domingo, PR

With a cost of living index of 60, Santo Domingo, PR is one of the most affordable cities in the country. Living here is 40% cheaper than the national average and 10% below the Puerto Rico state average of 70. Santo Domingo is a small community of 2,239 residents.

Housing costs are the biggest factor in Santo Domingo's cost of living. The median monthly rent is $617 (53% below the US median of $1,319), and the median home value sits at $77,800 (74% below the national median of $304,900). At current prices, the median home costs roughly 3.9x the median household income — a moderately affordable ratio by today's standards.

The median household income in Santo Domingo is $19,821, which is 74% lower than the national median of $75,149. Residents spend roughly 37% of household income on rent. This exceeds the recommended 30% threshold, meaning many renters here are cost-burdened. Lower incomes here are balanced by the significantly lower cost of living, stretching each dollar further.

Climate is another factor for anyone considering a move to Santo Domingo. The area sees an average annual temperature of 76.1°F, with summers averaging 82°F and winters around 69°F. Annual rainfall totals 57.2 inches spread over roughly 112 days.

Data sources: US Census Bureau (ACS 2023), Zillow Home Values, HUD Fair Market Rents, BEA Regional Price Parities, BLS Average Prices, and NOAA Climate Normals. Updated monthly.