Expat Hub
⭐ Updated 2026
Living in the USA
The complete expat guide — cost of living by city, finding an apartment, the US healthcare system, banking, SSN and everything before you move.
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Key topics
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Cost of Living
Monthly budgets for NYC, LA, SF, Austin, Miami and lower-cost cities.
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Finding Housing
Zillow, Apartments.com, Craigslist — how to rent as a foreigner.
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US Healthcare
Private insurance, Marketplace plans, Medicaid and what expats need.
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Banking & SSN
Open a US account without SSN, best banks for expats, credit building.
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Driving & Licenses
Convert your foreign license, buying a car, insurance basics.
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Best Cities for Expats
New York, LA, Austin, Miami — pros and cons for new arrivals.
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Essential articles
Our most detailed guides on this topic.
How to find an apartment in the USA as a foreigner
No credit history? Here's how landlords still say yes.
US healthcare for expats — insurance, Marketplace & hospitals
Why travel insurance isn't enough if you're staying long-term.
Banking in the USA — open an account without SSN
Chase, Bank of America, fintech options and how to build US credit.
Cost of living in the USA 2026 — full city comparison
Honest monthly budgets for 12 major US cities.