Ranked by estimated single-person monthly budget including rent
| # | City | Monthly budget | 1BR outside centre |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Afega Tuamasaga | $574 | $196 |
| 2 | Safotu Gagaifomauga | $574 | $196 |
| 3 | Leulumoega A‘ana | $574 | $196 |
| 4 | Asau Vaisigano | $574 | $196 |
| 5 | Lufilufi Atua | $574 | $196 |
| 6 | Vailoa Palauli | $574 | $196 |
| 7 | Saleaula Gaga‘emauga | $574 | $196 |
| 8 | Samamea Va‘a-o-Fonoti | $574 | $196 |
| 9 | Safotulafai Fa‘asaleleaga | $595 | $205 |
| 10 | Mulifanua Aiga-i-le-Tai | $595 | $205 |
| 11 | Satupa‘itea Satupa‘itea | $595 | $205 |
| 12 | Apia Tuamasaga | $857 | $311 |