Side by side

Mexico City vs Cuenca

Mexico City wins on more metrics — 5–3 on the 8 core metrics we track. Detail below.

Metric

Mexico City

Cuenca

Cost of living

B vs A: +7%

42✓

Rent · 1BR center

B vs A: -47%

$950

$500✓

Effective tax (remote)

B vs A: +33%

15%✓

20%

Healthcare

B vs A: -14%

70✓

Safety

B vs A: +43%

60✓

Internet

B vs A: -11%

90✓

Climate

B vs A: -13%

92✓

Freedom

B vs A: +8%

65✓

Massive, culturally rich capital with strong food and arts scenes, great healthcare value, and an easy 4-year residency path.

USD-denominated, year-round spring weather, and Latin America's best-known expat retiree city.