RelocateNow Costa Rica
Your guide to life in paradise

Module 2 Resource

Costa Rica Area
Comparison Matrix

Compare all seven regions side by side across the categories that matter most to your relocation. Use the filters to focus on what's important to you.

Category⛰️Central
Valley		🌾Northern
Plains		🌊Guanacaste🐢Nicoya
Peninsula		🐝Central
Pacific		🌿South
Pacific		🌴Caribbean
🌦️ Climate
TemperatureMild
70s – low 80s		Mild
70s – low 80s		Hot
High 80s – low 90s		Hot
80s – low 90s		Hot
80s		Hot & Mild
70s – 80s		Hot & Mild
80s
💰 Cost of Living
Cost of LivingLowLowHighHigh & LowHigh & LowHigh & LowLow
🏄 Lifestyle
AmenitiesExcellentLimitedExcellentLimitedGoodLimitedLimited
Town Culture
BusyMountain
Mountain
TouristicBeach
BeachTouristicMountain
TouristicBeach
TouristicBeachMountain
BeachMountain
🛠️ Practical
Distance to Airport0 – 1+ hrs
(SJO)		2+ hrs
(SJO & LIR)		0 – 2 hrs
(LIR)		2.5 – 4+ hrs
(LIR)		1.5 – 3 hrs
(SJO)		3+ hrs
(SJO)		4+ hrs
(SJO)
Medical CareExcellentLimitedGoodLimitedGoodLimitedLimited
Transport OptionsManyLimited out of townLimited out of townLimited out of townManyLimited out of townLimited out of town
AccessibilityAccessibleNot as accessibleAccessibleNot as accessibleAccessibleNot as accessibleNot as accessible
🎓 Schools & Education
International / Bilingual SchoolsExcellent
Many options		Limited
Mainly public		Good
Tamarindo, Potrero, Brasilito		Limited
Nosara, Sámara, Santa Teresa		Good
6+ options, varied budgets
Jacó / Playa Hermosa		Good
Uvita & Ojochal		Limited
Very few
Public SchoolsMany
Strong access		Available
Rural quality varies		Available
Better in Liberia		Available
Small & rural		Available
Jacó / Quepos areas		Available
Rural, smaller		Available
Quality varies

* All information is a general guide to help you compare regions at a glance. Individual communities within each region may vary. Use this as a starting point for deeper research.

Also from RelocateNow

RELOHQ

Relocation, organized.

Love comparing your options? ReloHQtakes it further. Now that you've scoped out the regions, it's time to plan the actual move — personalized roadmap, month-by-month task tracker, document organizer, budget tools, housing tracker, and more. All in one place.

Try ReloHQ Free — 7 Days →

$19/month after trial • Cancel anytime • relohq.app/start

Ready to Turn Research Into a Real Plan?

Work 1:1 With Sarah

Now that you've compared every region, let us help you get there. Sarah has helped hundreds of families make the move — with a custom plan, local intel, and support every step of the way.

Scouting Trip Package — $647 →Book a Free Call First

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “If you are on the fence of working with Sarah, I say look no further.” — Shonte, Central Valley