How Marshall Islands compares across key indices
Cost of Living
95 vs NYC
100 = NYC
Safety Index
73/100
Healthcare
44/100
Quality of Life
129/200
How far your money goes in Marshall Islands
Cost of Living
95
100 = NYC baseline
Rent Index
71
100 = NYC rent
Groceries
95
100 = NYC groceries
Restaurant Prices
100
100 = NYC dining
How safe residents feel in Marshall Islands - based on surveys of people living there
Safety Index
73/100
Crime Index
17/100
Lower is better
0 point drop from day to night
Marshall Islands has 1 city with Freedom Abroad estimates. Majuro has the lowest estimated monthly cost at $2,136. Majuro leads on safety, scoring 75/100. Majuro ranks highest for quality of life at 126/200.
Majuro
$2,136/mo
Majuro
75/100
Majuro
126/200
Majuro
45/100
| City | Monthly Cost | Safety | Quality of Life | Healthcare | Pollution |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Majuro | $2,136 | 75/100 | 126/200 | 45/100 | 17 |
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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Verified school profiles for families comparing language model, grade range, credentials, and admissions next steps in Marshall Islands. Tuition appears only when published in verified public sources.
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Verified records
1
Cities covered
1
Credential signals
Majuro
Ages and grades
Ages vary by program
High school
Tuition
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Healthcare system overview for Marshall Islands
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Air quality, water, and environmental conditions in Marshall Islands
Pollution Index
21/100
Lower is better
PM2.5
10.7ug/m3
Good
Based on 0 survey responses. Perception scores are 0–100 where higher is better unless noted.
Common questions about living in Marshall Islands, answered with data
Marshall Islands has a cost of living index of 95 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 $2,136 in Majuro.
Marshall Islands has a safety index of 73/100, making it very safe for expats and travellers. Among cities with data, Majuro scores highest on safety at 75/100.
Majuro ranks highest for quality of life in Marshall Islands, scoring 126/200 in Freedom Abroad's modeled quality-of-life estimate. Monthly costs there run around $2,136/mo for a single person.
Marshall Islands scores 44/100 in Freedom Abroad's modeled healthcare estimate, making it limited in some areas by global standards. This estimate reflects open public indicators for health outcomes and system capacity.
Marshall Islands has a pollution index of 21/100 (lower = cleaner). This is relatively clean by global standards, making it appealing for those prioritising air quality and outdoor lifestyle.
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