What $2,000 gets you in Europe vs. the US in terms of housing

Ameer Hamza Arbani for HousingAnywhere

What $2,000 gets you in Europe vs. the US in terms of housing

Housing costs have become one of the biggest financial pressures for renters in the United States. In cities like New York, Los Angeles, Boston, and San Francisco, it’s common for a modest one-bedroom apartment to eat up more than half of a household’s monthly income. That leaves many renters making tough trade-offs like smaller spaces, longer commutes, or budgets so tight there’s little room left for savings or fun.

Across the Atlantic, the same budget can stretch much further. According to the HousingAnywhere International Rent Index , $2,000 often gets you more than just a place to sleep. In many European cities, that amount can secure a larger apartment in a central neighborhood, o