โ Best places to live
Safest cities to live in in North America
Cities ranked by their safety index (0โ100, higher is safer).
The Safest cities to live in in North America, ranked by Safety across 29 cities we track in the region. Montreal leads with 72/100, ahead of Toronto and Vancouver.
RankSafety
- 1MontrealCanada72/100
- 2TorontoCanada70/100
- 3VancouverCanada68/100
- 4BostonUnited States62/100
- 5AustinUnited States58/100
- 6DenverUnited States58/100
- 7CharlotteUnited States56/100
- 8New YorkUnited States55/100
- 9San DiegoUnited States55/100
- 10PortlandUnited States55/100
- 11NashvilleUnited States55/100
- 12MinneapolisUnited States55/100
- 13San AntonioUnited States55/100
- 14ColumbusUnited States55/100
- 15SeattleUnited States52/100
- 16PhoenixUnited States52/100
- 17WashingtonUnited States50/100
- 18DallasUnited States50/100
- 19Las VegasUnited States50/100
- 20ChicagoUnited States48/100
- 21HoustonUnited States48/100
- 22AtlantaUnited States48/100
- 23GuadalajaraMexico48/100
- 24San FranciscoUnited States45/100
- 25MiamiUnited States45/100
- 26PhiladelphiaUnited States45/100
- 27Los AngelesUnited States42/100
- 28DetroitUnited States40/100
- 29Mexico CityMexico40/100
? Frequently asked questions
Which cities top this ranking?
Montreal leads at 72/100, followed by Toronto and Vancouver. The full ranking of 29 cities is listed above.
How is this ranking calculated?
We sort all 29 cities in our index by Safety. Figures are calibrated estimates, refreshed as we expand coverage โ a practical guide, not official statistics.
Can I compare these cities in detail?
Yes. Open any city for its cost of living, rent, taxes, visas and quality of life, or use CostTrekโs side-by-side comparison to weigh two cities against each other.