HEAD TO HEAD
Naples vs New York
Naples leads New York on 4 of 5 factors — but the right pick depends on your priorities.
Naples, FL
wins 4 of 5 factors
New York, NY
wins 1 of 5 factors
Match scores, side by side
| Factor | Naples | New York |
|---|---|---|
| Affordable to buy | 70 ◆ | 59 |
| Affordable to rent | 32 ◆ | 4 |
| Climate comfort | 86 ◆ | 64 |
| Plenty of sunshine | 73 ◆ | 40 |
| Big-city amenities | 64 | 100 ◆ |
By the numbers
| Figure | Naples | New York |
|---|---|---|
| Typical home value | $556K | $728K |
| Typical rent | $2,739/mo | $3,503/mo |
| Average temperature | 24.4°C | 12.3°C |
| Sunshine (solar energy) | 5.03 kWh/m²/day | 3.92 kWh/m²/day |
| Metro size rank (US) | #147 | #1 |
Home & rent Zillow, May 2026 · climate & sunshine NASA POWER climatology. Scores are normalised 0–100 across all metros; higher is better. A research aid, not advice.