🌎 Safest Cities
Safest Cities in North America in 2026
The safest cities in North America for expats and remote workers — ranked by safety score.
🛡️ How we rank: Cities are ranked by their Safety Score (0–100), derived from crime rates, political stability and personal safety indicators. We also show Affordability and Healthcare scores so you can weigh safety against other priorities.
🥇
VancouverCanada🛡️ Very Safe💰 Affordability: 18🏥 Healthcare: 83
86
safety
🥈
CalgaryCanada🛡️ Very Safe💰 Affordability: 21🏥 Healthcare: 83
86
safety
🥉
EdmontonCanada🛡️ Very Safe💰 Affordability: 21🏥 Healthcare: 83
86
safety
#4
OttawaCanada🛡️ Very Safe💰 Affordability: 21🏥 Healthcare: 83
86
safety
#5
TorontoCanada🛡️ Very Safe💰 Affordability: 13🏥 Healthcare: 83
86
safety
#6
MontrealCanada🛡️ Very Safe💰 Affordability: 18🏥 Healthcare: 83
86
safety
#7
MonterreyMexico🛡️ Use Caution💰 Affordability: 68🏥 Healthcare: 47
41
safety
#8
San Luis PotosiMexico🛡️ Use Caution💰 Affordability: 73🏥 Healthcare: 47
41
safety
#9
TolucaMexico🛡️ Use Caution💰 Affordability: 73🏥 Healthcare: 47
41
safety
#10
TijuanaMexico🛡️ Use Caution💰 Affordability: 73🏥 Healthcare: 47
41
safety
#11
EcatepecMexico🛡️ Use Caution💰 Affordability: 76🏥 Healthcare: 47
41
safety
#12
Leon de los AldamaMexico🛡️ Use Caution💰 Affordability: 76🏥 Healthcare: 47
41
safety
#13
PueblaMexico🛡️ Use Caution💰 Affordability: 76🏥 Healthcare: 47
41
safety
#14
JuarezMexico🛡️ Use Caution💰 Affordability: 76🏥 Healthcare: 47
41
safety
#15
ZapopanMexico🛡️ Use Caution💰 Affordability: 76🏥 Healthcare: 47
41
safety
#16
NezahualcoyotlMexico🛡️ Use Caution💰 Affordability: 76🏥 Healthcare: 47
41
safety
#17
Ciudad NezahualcoyotlMexico🛡️ Use Caution💰 Affordability: 76🏥 Healthcare: 47
41
safety
#18
SaltilloMexico🛡️ Use Caution💰 Affordability: 76🏥 Healthcare: 47
41
safety
#19
Mexico CityMexico🛡️ Use Caution💰 Affordability: 63🏥 Healthcare: 47
41
safety
#20
GuadalajaraMexico🛡️ Use Caution💰 Affordability: 68🏥 Healthcare: 47
41
safety
#21
Los AngelesUnited States🛡️ Use Caution💰 Affordability: 3🏥 Healthcare: 55
18
safety
#22
HoustonUnited States🛡️ Use Caution💰 Affordability: 8🏥 Healthcare: 55
18
safety
#23
MiamiUnited States🛡️ Use Caution💰 Affordability: 8🏥 Healthcare: 55
18
safety
#24
AtlantaUnited States🛡️ Use Caution💰 Affordability: 8🏥 Healthcare: 55
18
safety
#25
WashingtonUnited States🛡️ Use Caution💰 Affordability: 8🏥 Healthcare: 55
18
safety
#26
PhoenixUnited States🛡️ Use Caution💰 Affordability: 13🏥 Healthcare: 55
18
safety
#27
DetroitUnited States🛡️ Use Caution💰 Affordability: 13🏥 Healthcare: 55
18
safety
#28
San DiegoUnited States🛡️ Use Caution💰 Affordability: 13🏥 Healthcare: 55
18
safety
#29
MinneapolisUnited States🛡️ Use Caution💰 Affordability: 13🏥 Healthcare: 55
18
safety
#30
DenverUnited States🛡️ Use Caution💰 Affordability: 13🏥 Healthcare: 55
18
safety
🛡️ Safest cities in other regions
Safety is just one factor. See the full picture.
Compare cities across cost, healthcare, air quality and more.