Medellín vs Phoenix — Cost of Living Comparison 2026
Which city is cheaper, safer, and better for remote workers? Here's the data.
NoodlePants Verdict — generated from live data
Medellín edges out Phoenix on affordability with a Cost of Living index of 32.4 vs 66 (US=100; very affordable vs premium). Medellín scores higher on safety (48/100), and Medellín wins on internet at ~130 Mbps. Overall, Medellín takes the Nomad Score crown with 80/100 — best for budget nomad and latam base.
* Some figures are country averages — full city-level data coming soon.Pro members get neighbourhood-level breakdowns.
Metric
Medellín
Phoenix
Avg Rent 1BR (city centre)
US$580
US$1,550
Avg Rent 1BR (outside centre)
US$360
US$1,150
Cost of Living (US=100)
32
66
Safety Score
48/100
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Internet Speed
130 Mbps
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Nomad Score
80/100
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Healthcare Score
70/100
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Digital Nomad Visa
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Who is each city for?
Medellín is better for…
Budget nomadLatAm baseSpring climateCommunity
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