Best cities for families in the Americas

Family-friendly relocation cities in the Americas: high safety, dependable healthcare and a liveable climate come first, with the monthly budget each city needs for context.

Methodology: Only cities with strong safety (65+) and healthcare (60+) scores qualify; ranked by a blend of family-weighted safety (35%), healthcare (30%), climate (20%) and affordability (15%), where family-weighted safety averages the general and family-specific safety scores.

  1. 1. Boquete, Panama

    Family safety 88/100 · Healthcare 78/100 · $1,350/mo

    Family safety 88/100 and healthcare 78/100 on about $1,350/mo for one person (family budgets scale from there).

  2. 2. Trinidad, Cuba

    Family safety 88/100 · Healthcare 75/100 · $760/mo

    Family safety 88/100 and healthcare 75/100 on about $760/mo for one person (family budgets scale from there).

  3. 3. Punta del Este, Uruguay

    Family safety 90/100 · Healthcare 84/100 · $1,980/mo

    Family safety 90/100 and healthcare 84/100 on about $1,980/mo for one person (family budgets scale from there).

  4. 4. Cuenca, Ecuador

    Family safety 80/100 · Healthcare 78/100 · $970/mo

    Family safety 80/100 and healthcare 78/100 on about $970/mo for one person (family budgets scale from there).

  5. 5. Tamarindo, Costa Rica

    Family safety 82/100 · Healthcare 82/100 · $1,540/mo

    Family safety 82/100 and healthcare 82/100 on about $1,540/mo for one person (family budgets scale from there).

  6. 6. Mendoza, Argentina

    Family safety 78/100 · Healthcare 78/100 · $950/mo

    Family safety 78/100 and healthcare 78/100 on about $950/mo for one person (family budgets scale from there).

  7. 7. Salta, Argentina

    Family safety 78/100 · Healthcare 75/100 · $810/mo

    Family safety 78/100 and healthcare 75/100 on about $810/mo for one person (family budgets scale from there).

  8. 8. Cabarete, Dominican Republic

    Family safety 80/100 · Healthcare 78/100 · $1,330/mo

    Family safety 80/100 and healthcare 78/100 on about $1,330/mo for one person (family budgets scale from there).

  9. 9. Montevideo, Uruguay

    Family safety 80/100 · Healthcare 82/100 · $1,665/mo

    Family safety 80/100 and healthcare 82/100 on about $1,665/mo for one person (family budgets scale from there).

  10. 10. Havana, Cuba

    Family safety 78/100 · Healthcare 75/100 · $1,010/mo

    Family safety 78/100 and healthcare 75/100 on about $1,010/mo for one person (family budgets scale from there).

  11. 11. Willemstad, Curaçao

    Family safety 76/100 · Healthcare 76/100 · $1,800/mo

    Family safety 76/100 and healthcare 76/100 on about $1,800/mo for one person (family budgets scale from there).

  12. 12. Cancún, Mexico

    Family safety 70/100 · Healthcare 78/100 · $1,380/mo

    Family safety 70/100 and healthcare 78/100 on about $1,380/mo for one person (family budgets scale from there).

Frequently asked questions

Best cities for families in the Americas — which city is #1?

Boquete, Panama tops this list. Family safety 88/100 and healthcare 78/100 on about $1,350/mo for one person (family budgets scale from there). Trinidad and Punta del Este round out the top three.

How is this ranking calculated?

Only cities with strong safety (65+) and healthcare (60+) scores qualify; ranked by a blend of family-weighted safety (35%), healthcare (30%), climate (20%) and affordability (15%), where family-weighted safety averages the general and family-specific safety scores. 53 catalog cities in the Americas qualified for this list; the top 12 are shown. Scores are catalog averages, not personalised — Jonzy re-ranks every city for your own income, passport and lifestyle when you sign in.

How much does it cost to live in the top city in the Americas?

Boquete runs about $1,350/month all-in for one person — rent, food, transport, healthcare, utilities and everyday extras. See the Boquete city guide for the full cost breakdown, visa options and FAQ.