Escazu

Costa Rica Above global median · +63.0% (3-bed)

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Escazu is one of the pricier markets here. A 3-bedroom home runs about +63.0% versus the global median of $276k.

Median purchase price

1-bedroom $215,000 +53.6% vs global median $140k

2-bedroom $295,000 +49.7% vs global median $197k

3-bedroom $450,000 +63.0% vs global median $276k

Cost of living & rent

Cost of living 65.2 NYC = 100, excl. rent Numbeo Updated Jun 2026 low confidence

Rent · 1-bed (centre) $745/mo Numbeo Updated Jun 2026 medium confidence

Rent · 3-bed (centre) $1,443/mo Numbeo Updated Jun 2026 medium confidence

Price-to-rent ratio 26.0× years of rent to equal purchase Model estimate Updated Jun 2026 medium confidence

Earnings & affordability

Local purchasing power 36.3 NYC = 100 Numbeo Updated Jun 2026 low confidence

Income tax (effective)

Income tax · low earner 10.2% effective, on ~$30k gross Public web research Updated Jun 2026 medium confidence

Income tax · mid earner 16.7% effective, on ~$75k gross Public web research Updated Jun 2026 medium confidence

Income tax · high earner 21.4% effective, on ~$150k gross Public web research Updated Jun 2026 medium confidence

Source & date. Median home-purchase prices in USD, starter dataset v2026.1 (2026-05). Other metrics carry their own source & date on each card above. Directional figures for comparing markets — not a valuation of any specific property. Methodology →

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