Best cities to live in Israel (2026)
3 cities ranked by Livability Score — affordability, safety, internet, democracy & climate.
Country at a Glance
Freedom House score
Press freedom rank
Grid reliability
Path to PR
Corporate tax
Haifa
66/100Jerusalem
61/100Tel Aviv
59/100Compare cities in Israel
❓ Living in Israel — Common Questions
What is the best city to live in Israel?▾
Based on our Livability Score, Haifa ranks #1 in Israel with a score of 66/100, and city-centre rent from around $1054/month.
What is the safest city in Israel?▾
By UNODC homicide rate data, Haifa is the safest city in Israel in our database, with a rate of 1.6 per 100,000 people.
Should I move to Haifa or Jerusalem?▾
Haifa scores 66/100 on our Livability Score vs 61/100 for Jerusalem. Rent is $1054/mo in Haifa vs $1920/mo in Jerusalem. See the full comparison at the bottom of this page.
How do I get long-term residency or a visa to live in Israel?▾
Israel offers the Israel Work Visa (B/1) (moderate process). Duration: 1 year (renewable). Key requirement: Employer sponsorship required. Jewish nationals can immigrate under Law of Return with full citizenship pathway.. The process is moderate difficulty. Check individual city pages for full details.
Also considering nearby countries?