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Modiin vs Efrat 2026 — Two Anglo Cities Near Jerusalem: Which is Better?

Modiin and Efrat — the two most popular choices among Anglo immigrants seeking lower prices than Jerusalem with a strong national-religious community.

City Profiles

Modiin: A new and planned city between Jerusalem and Tel Aviv. 25 minutes to Tel Aviv and 35 minutes to Jerusalem by train. Green, well-planned, with a variety of neighborhoods. Secular and religious residents live together.

Efrat: A national-religious city in Gush Etzion — an Anglo stronghold. 15 minutes from Jerusalem. Large homes with gardens. A cohesive community and a unique lifestyle.

Price Comparison

Parameter	Modiin	Efrat
4-room apartment	2.5M–3.4M	2.2M–3.0M
5-room apartment	3.1M–4.2M	2.8M–4.0M
Villa/House	3.8M–5.5M	3.5M–5.5M
Rental yield	3.5–4.2%	3.5–4.3%

Transportation — The Critical Difference

Modiin: Train to Tel Aviv (25 min) and to Jerusalem (35 min). Perfect for someone working in both cities. Also, Highway 443 is fast.

Efrat: Only buses and cars. Highway 60 to Jerusalem — 15–20 minutes. No train. If you work in Jerusalem — Efrat wins on accessibility.

Community and Lifestyle

Efrat: A very cohesive Anglo community — Jerusalemite with an Anglo spirit. Warm Shabbat, neighbors who all know each other.

Modiin: More diverse — Haredim, religious, secular. Less homogeneous but more educational and cultural options.

Recommendation

Working in Tel Aviv or both cities and want a train: Modiin — the ideal solution.
Religious-national Anglo community and a large home: Efrat — a unique experience that cannot be found anywhere else.