Home Living in Mexico New survey: Mérida is the 2nd-best place to live in Mexico New survey: Mérida is the 2nd-best place to live in Mexico by Yucatan Magazine December 15, 2022 by Yucatan Magazine 1.7K Mérida is the capital and largest city of the Mexican state of Yucatán as well as the largest city on the Yucatán Peninsula in southern Mexico. Photo: Sam Camp / Getty ByYucatán Magazine Mérida was second only to Mexico’s capital for expats and digital nomads, a new best-cities survey concludes. That means the “White City” scored higher than some better-known locales. The International Citizens Group survey found Mérida to be both walkable and cycling-friendly. “Excellent, reliable healthcare” and “reasonable cost of living” were a draw. Yucatán’s capital was also the quietest city on the list. Heat and humidity, of course, was the major drawback. A lack of direct flights to major airport hubs was also cited. Living in Mérida overall costs 20% less than Mexico City, which was the top-rated place for expats. The survey heaped praise on Mexico City, where the cost of living is the highest in Mexico but still 40% cheaper than Los Angeles or New York. “And as the world discovers Mérida, both tourist numbers and real estate prices are increasing,” the survey noted. Guadalajara — Mexico’s second-largest city — was ranked third. Considered Mexico’s Silicon Valley, Guadalajara has a special appeal to remote tech workers. Great food and nightlife were contrasted with mediocre public transportation and a below-par safety score. Mexico’s cities were ranked for safety, cost of living, health care, and work options. The five cities listed had the best combined score. Cosmopolitan, “hard-working” Monterrey and charming, temperate San Miguel — the original expat enclave — rounded out the list, in that order. 0 FacebookTwitterPinterestEmail Yucatan Magazine previous post How to Get Married in Mexico next post Pig Beach Yucatan You may also like How to Experience Day of the Dead in... October 28, 2024 How To Get a Work Visa to Work... September 10, 2024 How To Find the Right School For Your... August 8, 2024 Why I Love Living In Mexico July 10, 2024 How To Use Mexican Interior Design Services July 9, 2024 How to Create a Stunning Xeriscape Garden in... May 1, 2024 How To Conserve Water in Your Home in... April 10, 2024 Holiday & Festival Dates in Oaxaca Throughout the... January 6, 2024 December’s posadas mix dancing, fireworks, drink and devotion December 16, 2023 Oaxaca’s Zapotec Heritage: A Modern Ceremony at Villas... December 11, 2023 Leave a Comment Cancel Reply Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment.