Wanaka
#1 Best City 72
Wanaka
Otago, New Zealand
SafetyA
CostF
Growth70
Avg. Rent$1,021
Avg. Salary$2,570
Cost of Living138/100
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About New Zealand
New Zealand has 300 cities across 16 states tracked on Urblytica.
The average salary across its cities is $2,570, with a cost index averaging 104.
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Local laws, tax structures, and economic climates vary significantly from one region to the next. Our database is organized at the region level so you can analyze localized shifts. Select any region below to view its most populated and economically significant cities, with a unified breakdown of:
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Top Cities in New Zealand
Tauranga
#2 Best City 70
Tauranga
Bay of Plenty, New Zealand
SafetyC+
CostA-
Growth70
Avg. Rent$668
Cost of Living70/100
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