How Us Virgin Islands compares across key indices
Cost of Living
114 vs NYC
100 = NYC
Safety Index
41/100
Healthcare
45/100
How far your money goes in Us Virgin Islands
Cost of Living
114
100 = NYC baseline
Rent Index
44
100 = NYC rent
Groceries
131
100 = NYC groceries
Restaurant Prices
97
100 = NYC dining
How safe residents feel in Us Virgin Islands — based on surveys of people living there
Safety Index
41/100
Crime Index
59/100
Lower is better
Crime Trend
71/100
Crime perceived as increasing
39 point drop from day to night
0 = no problem, 100 = severe problem
Based on 66 survey responses. 0 = not worried, 100 = very worried.
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Healthcare system overview for Us Virgin Islands
Healthcare Index
45/100
How satisfied residents are with healthcare costs relative to quality
Based on 9 survey responses
Limited data — some indices are not yet available.
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Air quality, water, and environmental conditions in Us Virgin Islands
Pollution Index
15/100
Lower is better
0 = no concern, 100 = severe concern
Based on 7 survey responses. Perception scores are 0–100 where higher is better unless noted.
How people get around in Us Virgin Islands
Average One-Way Commute
18minutes
Very Short
Traffic Index
96
Below average congestion
Inefficiency
41
Time wasted in traffic
CO2 Emissions
4.7kg/trip
Based on 3 survey responses.
Common questions about living in Us Virgin Islands, answered with data
Us Virgin Islands has a cost of living index of 114 relative to New York City (100). It is on par with or more expensive than major US cities.
Us Virgin Islands has a safety index of 41/100, making it moderately safe for expats and travellers.
Us Virgin Islands scores 45/100 on Numbeo's healthcare index, making it adequate by global standards. This index reflects the overall quality of the healthcare system, medical staff, and facilities.
Us Virgin Islands has a pollution index of 15/100 (lower = cleaner). This is relatively clean by global standards, making it appealing for those prioritising air quality and outdoor lifestyle.
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