🇭🇷 Southern Europe
Cities & towns in Croatia
Where you land inside Croatia matters more than the country itself. Browse the most popular cities for American expats, or take a 60-second quiz to surface the top 5 that fit your lifestyle.
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Answer 8 quick questions about pace, beaches, transit, and budget — we'll rank the top 5 cities.
Zagreb
Pop. ~770,000
Inland capital — affordable city living with a small but growing expat scene.
Walkability
8/10
Beach access
1/10
Expat community
6/10
Housing cost
4/10
Split
Pop. ~160,000
Adriatic coastal city — Roman history, beaches, and a major nomad visa hub.
Walkability
8/10
Beach access
9/10
Expat community
7/10
Housing cost
5/10
Dubrovnik
Pop. ~41,000
Walled Adriatic city — iconic, beautiful, and overrun in summer.
Walkability
9/10
Beach access
9/10
Expat community
6/10
Housing cost
7/10
Rijeka
Pop. ~108,000
Working port city on the Kvarner Gulf — cheaper, less touristy alternative to Split.
Walkability
8/10
Beach access
8/10
Expat community
5/10
Housing cost
4/10
Zadar
Pop. ~75,000
Mid-size Dalmatian coastal city — walkable historic core, growing nomad scene.
Walkability
8/10
Beach access
9/10
Expat community
6/10
Housing cost
5/10