Cities with the best healthcare in the Americas
Where getting sick abroad is least scary in the Americas: catalog cities ranked by healthcare quality score, with routine monthly health costs and the full budget alongside.
Methodology: Ranked by Jonzy healthcare quality score (0–100); safety breaks ties.
1. Boston, United States
Healthcare 92/100 · ~$330/mo routine · $4,370/mo
Healthcare 92/100 with routine health costs around $330/mo — about $4,370/mo all-in.
2. Toronto, Canada
Healthcare 90/100 · ~$80/mo routine · $2,970/mo
Healthcare 90/100 with routine health costs around $80/mo — about $2,970/mo all-in.
3. Chicago, United States
Healthcare 90/100 · ~$220/mo routine · $3,080/mo
Healthcare 90/100 with routine health costs around $220/mo — about $3,080/mo all-in.
4. Quebec City, Canada
Healthcare 88/100 · ~$60/mo routine · $2,070/mo
Healthcare 88/100 with routine health costs around $60/mo — about $2,070/mo all-in.
5. Calgary, Canada
Healthcare 88/100 · ~$80/mo routine · $2,595/mo
Healthcare 88/100 with routine health costs around $80/mo — about $2,595/mo all-in.
6. Vancouver, Canada
Healthcare 88/100 · ~$120/mo routine · $2,840/mo
Healthcare 88/100 with routine health costs around $120/mo — about $2,840/mo all-in.
7. Ottawa, Canada
Healthcare 86/100 · ~$70/mo routine · $2,700/mo
Healthcare 86/100 with routine health costs around $70/mo — about $2,700/mo all-in.
8. Asheville, United States
Healthcare 86/100 · ~$200/mo routine · $2,760/mo
Healthcare 86/100 with routine health costs around $200/mo — about $2,760/mo all-in.
9. Seattle, United States
Healthcare 86/100 · ~$330/mo routine · $3,720/mo
Healthcare 86/100 with routine health costs around $330/mo — about $3,720/mo all-in.
10. San Francisco, United States
Healthcare 86/100 · ~$360/mo routine · $4,730/mo
Healthcare 86/100 with routine health costs around $360/mo — about $4,730/mo all-in.
11. Punta del Este, Uruguay
Healthcare 84/100 · ~$100/mo routine · $1,980/mo
Healthcare 84/100 with routine health costs around $100/mo — about $1,980/mo all-in.
12. Halifax, Canada
Healthcare 84/100 · ~$60/mo routine · $2,350/mo
Healthcare 84/100 with routine health costs around $60/mo — about $2,350/mo all-in.
Frequently asked questions
Cities with the best healthcare in the Americas — which city is #1?
Boston, United States tops this list. Healthcare 92/100 with routine health costs around $330/mo — about $4,370/mo all-in. Toronto and Chicago round out the top three.
How is this ranking calculated?
Ranked by Jonzy healthcare quality score (0–100); safety breaks ties. 84 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?
Boston runs about $4,370/month all-in for one person — rent, food, transport, healthcare, utilities and everyday extras. See the Boston city guide for the full cost breakdown, visa options and FAQ.