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Guam🇬🇺
At a Glance
How Guam compares across key indices
Cost of Living
111 vs NYC
100 = NYC
Safety Index
72/100
Healthcare
65/100
Quality of Life
152/200
Cost of Living
How far your money goes in Guam
Cost of Living
111
100 = NYC baseline
Rent Index
83
100 = NYC rent
Groceries
111
100 = NYC groceries
Restaurant Prices
117
100 = NYC dining
Safety & Crime
Low RiskHow safe residents feel in Guam - based on surveys of people living there
Safety Index
72/100
Crime Index
17/100
Lower is better
Walking Safety
Daytime100
Nighttime100
0 point drop from day to night
Cities in Guam
Guam has 6 cities with Freedom Abroad estimates. Monthly costs for a single person range from $2,202 in Dededo Village to $2,496 in Hagåtña. Dededo Village leads on safety, scoring 76/100. Dededo Village ranks highest for quality of life at 149/200.
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Dededo Village
$2,202/mo
Safest
Dededo Village
76/100
Best Quality of Life
Dededo Village
149/200
Best Healthcare
Hagåtña
66/100
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6 of 6 shown| City | Monthly Cost | Safety | Quality of Life | Healthcare | Pollution |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hagåtña | $2,496 | 74/100 | 147/200 | 66/100 | 14 |
| Dededo Village | $2,202 | 76/100 | 149/200 | 61/100 | 11 |
| Yigo Village | $2,202 | 76/100 | 149/200 | 61/100 | 11 |
| Tamuning | $2,202 | 76/100 | 149/200 | 61/100 | 11 |
| Tamuning-Tumon-Harmon Village | $2,202 | 76/100 | 149/200 | 61/100 | 11 |
| Mangilao Village | $2,202 | 76/100 | 149/200 | 61/100 | 11 |
Freedom Abroad estimates are modeled for a single person including rent. Pollution: lower score = cleaner air. Click column headers to sort.
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Families
Schools
Verified school profiles for families comparing language model, grade range, credentials, and admissions next steps in Guam. Tuition appears only when published in verified public sources.
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School records are maintained from direct school pages, public credential directories, public registry claims, and carefully labeled directory/community sources. Admissions, seat availability, and tuition can change quickly, so Freedom Abroad treats unpublished costs as “Contact school” instead of estimating.
Healthcare
Healthcare system overview for Guam
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Environment
CleanAir quality, water, and environmental conditions in Guam
Pollution Index
19/100
Lower is better
PM2.5
9.6ug/m3
Good
Environmental Quality
Air Quality100/100
Based on 0 survey responses. Perception scores are 0–100 where higher is better unless noted.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about living in Guam, answered with data
What is the cost of living in Guam?
Guam has a cost of living index of 111 relative to New York City (100). It is on par with or more expensive than major US cities. Monthly costs for a single person start around $2,496 in Hagåtña.
Is Guam safe for expats?
Guam has a safety index of 72/100, making it very safe for expats and travellers. Among cities with data, Hagåtña scores highest on safety at 74/100.
What is the best city in Guam for expats and digital nomads?
Hagåtña ranks highest for quality of life in Guam, scoring 147/200 in Freedom Abroad's modeled quality-of-life estimate. Monthly costs there run around $2,496/mo for a single person.
How good is healthcare in Guam?
Guam scores 65/100 in Freedom Abroad's modeled healthcare estimate, making it good by global standards. This estimate reflects open public indicators for health outcomes and system capacity.
What is the air quality and pollution like in Guam?
Guam has a pollution index of 19/100 (lower = cleaner). This is relatively clean by global standards, making it appealing for those prioritising air quality and outdoor lifestyle.
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