Cheapest safe cities to live
Affordable cities that also have low natural-disaster risk.
These cities combine a low cost of living with low disaster exposure — the sweet spot for budget-conscious, risk-averse movers.
Cheapest cities
- Kotor, Montenegro — cost score 57/100
- Playa del Carmen, Mexico — cost score 57/100
- Tivat, Montenegro — cost score 56/100
- Valletta, Malta — cost score 56/100
- Boquete, Panama — cost score 56/100
- Atenas, Costa Rica — cost score 56/100
- Puerto Vallarta, Mexico — cost score 56/100
- Quepos, Costa Rica — cost score 56/100
- Tamarindo, Costa Rica — cost score 56/100
- Punta del Este, Uruguay — cost score 55/100
Safest cities
- Dundalk, Ireland — safety 85/100
- Viborg, Denmark — safety 84/100
- Hillerød, Denmark — safety 84/100
- Sarpsborg, Norway — safety 84/100
- Swords, Ireland — safety 83/100
- Hobart, Australia — safety 83/100
- Galway, Ireland — safety 83/100
- Limerick, Ireland — safety 83/100
- Rouen, France — safety 83/100
- Odense, Denmark — safety 83/100
FAQ
What are the cheapest safe cities?
Cities in lower-cost countries with low earthquake/flood/storm exposure score best — see the lists above.
Is cheaper always riskier?
No — some affordable cities also have low disaster risk; that combination is what this guide surfaces.