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
- Ðà Lạt, Vietnam — cost score 62/100
- Zugdidi, Georgia — cost score 62/100
- La Plata, Argentina — cost score 62/100
- Buenos Aires, Argentina — cost score 62/100
- Paraná, Argentina — cost score 62/100
- Neuquén, Argentina — cost score 62/100
- Pedro Juan Caballero, Paraguay — cost score 62/100
- Bandung, Indonesia — cost score 62/100
- Córdoba, Argentina — cost score 62/100
- Santa Fe, Argentina — cost score 62/100
Safest cities
- Dundalk, Ireland — safety 85/100
- Sarpsborg, Norway — safety 84/100
- Viborg, Denmark — safety 84/100
- Hillerød, Denmark — safety 84/100
- Rouen, France — safety 83/100
- Viljandi, Estonia — safety 83/100
- Maardu, Estonia — safety 83/100
- Nõmme, Estonia — safety 83/100
- Swords, Ireland — safety 83/100
- Kohtla-Järve, Estonia — 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.