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Costa Rica for US households
Use this profile as a planning snapshot, then run the calculators for your own income, portfolio, school, healthcare, and currency assumptions.
CRC
Currency
63
Cost index
100
US baseline
Healthcare
Caja and private insurance options are both relevant for residents.
Residency
Pensionado and rentista categories are common for financially independent movers.
Tax Note
Territorial tax treatment still needs US worldwide-income planning.
Planning Move
Model destination cost, currency volatility, account reporting, and US obligations before you commit.