Safest cities to live in the Americas

The safest relocation cities in the Americas by catalog safety score, with healthcare quality as the tie-breaker — plus what each one costs so safety doesn't stay abstract.

Methodology: Ranked by Jonzy safety score (0–100); healthcare quality breaks ties.

  1. 1. Quebec City, Canada

    Safety 92/100 · Healthcare 88/100 · $2,070/mo

    Safety 92/100 with 88/100 healthcare — about $2,070/mo all-in.

  2. 2. Calgary, Canada

    Safety 88/100 · Healthcare 88/100 · $2,595/mo

    Safety 88/100 with 88/100 healthcare — about $2,595/mo all-in.

  3. 3. Punta del Este, Uruguay

    Safety 88/100 · Healthcare 84/100 · $1,980/mo

    Safety 88/100 with 84/100 healthcare — about $1,980/mo all-in.

  4. 4. Boquete, Panama

    Safety 88/100 · Healthcare 78/100 · $1,350/mo

    Safety 88/100 with 78/100 healthcare — about $1,350/mo all-in.

  5. 5. Trinidad, Cuba

    Safety 88/100 · Healthcare 75/100 · $760/mo

    Safety 88/100 with 75/100 healthcare — about $760/mo all-in.

  6. 6. Vancouver, Canada

    Safety 84/100 · Healthcare 88/100 · $2,840/mo

    Safety 84/100 with 88/100 healthcare — about $2,840/mo all-in.

  7. 7. Ottawa, Canada

    Safety 84/100 · Healthcare 86/100 · $2,700/mo

    Safety 84/100 with 86/100 healthcare — about $2,700/mo all-in.

  8. 8. Halifax, Canada

    Safety 82/100 · Healthcare 84/100 · $2,350/mo

    Safety 82/100 with 84/100 healthcare — about $2,350/mo all-in.

  9. 9. Montréal, Canada

    Safety 80/100 · Healthcare 84/100 · $2,470/mo

    Safety 80/100 with 84/100 healthcare — about $2,470/mo all-in.

  10. 10. Montevideo, Uruguay

    Safety 80/100 · Healthcare 82/100 · $1,665/mo

    Safety 80/100 with 82/100 healthcare — about $1,665/mo all-in.

  11. 11. Tamarindo, Costa Rica

    Safety 80/100 · Healthcare 82/100 · $1,540/mo

    Safety 80/100 with 82/100 healthcare — about $1,540/mo all-in.

  12. 12. Havana, Cuba

    Safety 80/100 · Healthcare 75/100 · $1,010/mo

    Safety 80/100 with 75/100 healthcare — about $1,010/mo all-in.

Frequently asked questions

Safest cities to live in the Americas — which city is #1?

Quebec City, Canada tops this list. Safety 92/100 with 88/100 healthcare — about $2,070/mo all-in. Calgary and Punta del Este round out the top three.

How is this ranking calculated?

Ranked by Jonzy safety score (0–100); healthcare quality 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?

Quebec City runs about $2,070/month all-in for one person — rent, food, transport, healthcare, utilities and everyday extras. See the Quebec City city guide for the full cost breakdown, visa options and FAQ.