Guam🇬🇺

At a Glance

How Guam compares across key indices

Quality of LifeSafety34Healthcare36AffordabilityClimateClean Air50

Safety Index

34/100

Healthcare

36/100

Cost of Living

How far your money goes in Guam

Rent Index

42

100 = NYC rent

Groceries

95

100 = NYC groceries

Restaurant Prices

70

100 = NYC dining

Safety & Crime

Higher Risk

How safe residents feel in Guam — based on surveys of people living there

Safety Index

34/100

Crime Index

66/100

Lower is better

Crime Trend

78/100

Crime perceived as increasing

Walking Safety

Daytime55
Nighttime28

27 point drop from day to night

Problem Severity

Property crimes
Very High76
Drug-related crime
Very High76
Corruption & bribery
High74
Violent crimes
High65

0 = no problem, 100 = severe problem

What Residents Worry About

Things stolen from car
High75
Home broken into
High67
Car stolen
High62
Being physically attacked
High61
Being mugged or robbed
Moderate60
Being insulted or harassed
Moderate56
Targeted for skin/ethnicity/religion
Moderate49

Based on 37 survey responses. 0 = not worried, 100 = very worried.

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Healthcare

Healthcare system overview for Guam

Healthcare Index

36/100

Quality Breakdown

Friendliness & Courtesy55/100
Accuracy & Completeness41/100
Speed of Service35/100
Staff Skill & Competency34/100
Responsiveness & Waitlist33/100
Modern Equipment22/100
Cost Satisfaction32/100

How satisfied residents are with healthcare costs relative to quality

Based on 11 survey responses

Insurance Coverage

Employer Sponsored
54.5%
None
27.3%
Private
18.2%
Healthcare36Safety34Quality of Life

Limited data — some indices are not yet available.

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Environment

Moderate

Air quality, water, and environmental conditions in Guam

Pollution Index

50/100

Lower is better

Environmental Quality

Air Quality69/100
Comfortable to Spend Time64/100
Drinking Water Quality54/100
Clean & Tidy38/100
Garbage Disposal36/100
Green Spaces & Parks33/100

Concerns

Noise & Light Pollution54/100
Water Pollution48/100

0 = no concern, 100 = severe concern

Based on 14 survey responses. Perception scores are 0–100 where higher is better unless noted.

Transport & Commute

How people get around in Guam

Average One-Way Commute

30minutes

Short

Traffic Index

140

Moderate congestion

Inefficiency

107

Time wasted in traffic

CO2 Emissions

8.0kg/trip

How People Commute

Car66.7%
Working from Home33.3%

Based on 3 survey responses.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about living in Guam, answered with data

Is Guam safe for expats?

Guam has a safety index of 34/100, making it worth researching carefully before committing for expats and travellers.

How good is healthcare in Guam?

Guam scores 36/100 on Numbeo's healthcare index, making it limited in some areas by global standards. This index reflects the overall quality of the healthcare system, medical staff, and facilities.

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