Mexico

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Why Mexico?

Moving to Mexico is a no-brainer for as many as 1,000,000 US migrants — the most of any country — who cite the weather (including tropical, temperate, continental, arid, and even a dollop of polar!) and low cost of housing, healthcare, food, and other necessities. Retirees and digital nomads love the coasts and head to Puerto Vallarta, Yucatán Peninsula, and Oaxaca for the sea and sun. CDMX, Monterrey, and Lake Chapala are popular inland choices.

Some expats fear violence from drug cartels, but others say those fears are overblown and based on your lifestyle and the area you choose to live in. Most people agree on Mexico's best assets — warm, family-oriented people; vibrant, exuberant culture; and some of the world's most delicious food.

Our Guides Can Help You Move Here

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in Mérida

Donna in Oaxaca

Shasta in Puerto Vallarta

Heather C. in Ajijic

Expatsi consultant Amber C. Edwards helps Black Americans moving abroad

Amber in Mexico City

Heather
in Baja

Szilvia in Riviera Maya

Anwar in Guadalajara

Latest Posts About Mexico

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February 3rd, 2025|

While "digital nomads" — remote employees or freelancers who work from their laptops — have existed for as long as technology has made it possible, most still travel on tourist visas and work surreptitiously around [...]

Love Wins: Countries with Legal Same-Sex Marriage

December 26th, 2024|

Speaker of the House Mike Johnson has come under scrutiny for comments about revoking rights from gay Americans, including same-sex marriage. Thankfully, even if the worst were to happen, other countries still offer those rights [...]

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November 21st, 2024|

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Mexico at a Glance

Cost-Of-Living:
Bottom 33%

Ranks Highly For:
Raising Kids

Ranks Highly For:
LGBTQIA

Ranks Highly For:
Retiring

Healthcare Ranking:
Bottom 50%

Infrastructure Ranking:
Top 50%

Government Style:
Flawed Democracy

Mostly Legal: Gay Marriage, Gambling, Guns, Pot, Abortion