Regional information & cuisine

Where expats settle in United States of America: New York, Los Angeles, Miami, Austin, Chicago. Each has a different pace, price and climate; this page maps them with video and a short guide to each.

Regions

• New York — who it suits, typical rents, climate, transport. Editorial guide slot.
• Los Angeles — who it suits, typical rents, climate, transport. Editorial guide slot.
• Miami — who it suits, typical rents, climate, transport. Editorial guide slot.
• Austin — who it suits, typical rents, climate, transport. Editorial guide slot.
• Chicago — who it suits, typical rents, climate, transport. Editorial guide slot.

Cuisine

What people actually eat week to week, market days, the staples you'll cook with, what's hard to find, and how to eat well on each tier's budget. Recipes and market guides from our kitchen.