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🇨🇷Median living costs and average scores across each country's covered cities (1-bedroom apartment, USD).
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Country at a Glance
| Metric | United States | Costa Rica | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cities covered | 16 | 3 | — |
| Median monthly cost (1-bed, USD) | $3,850 | $1,752 | Costa Rica (cheaper) |
| Cheapest city | Portland ($2,913) | Puerto Viejo ($1,595) | — |
| Best rated city | San Francisco (QoL 90) | Puerto Viejo (QoL 76) | — |
| Best value city | Portland | Puerto Viejo | — |
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Average scores across each country's cities (0–100, higher is better)
| Score | United States | Costa Rica | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cost of living | 16.4 | 56 | Costa Rica |
| Safety | 55.9 | 63.3 | Costa Rica |
| Quality of life | 84.2 | 76 | United States |
| Internet | 89.4 | 76.7 | United States |
| Healthcare | 83.8 | 74 | United States |
| Climate | 70.8 | 90 | Costa Rica |