Finland76.56
Overall rating
Open country profileFinland vs. United States: Country Comparison
Finland leads the overall rating with 76.56 points, ahead of United States with 68.90 points. The largest measurable differences stand out especially in Paid Parental Leave and Paid Vacation Days.
Finland
United States68.90
Overall rating
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Health Insurance for Foreigners
Residence Permit Ease
Digital Nomad Visa
Visa Processing Time
Work Permit Access for Foreigners
English Proficiency
City Rent per Square Meter
Price of an Inexpensive Restaurant Meal
Top Personal Income Tax Rate (%)
Homicide Rate
Petty Crime Index
Healthcare Quality
Biggest Differences
Finland scores clearly better than United States on Paid Parental Leave.
Finland scores clearly better than United States on Paid Vacation Days.
Finland scores clearly better than United States on Unemployment Benefit Duration (months).
Finland scores clearly better than United States on Volcano Risk.
Finland scores clearly better than United States on Tsunami Risk.
United States scores clearly better than Finland on Bitcoin Cash Access.
Finland scores clearly better than United States on Childcare Cost.
United States scores clearly better than Finland on Mountain Access.
Categories Compared
Finland
87 points
🛡️ Safety & Risk
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United States
68 points
| Topic | Finland | United States | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crime & Personal Safety | 85 | 64 | Finland |
| Conflicts & Political Security | 86 | 79 | Finland |
| Natural Hazards & Disasters | 83 | 42 | Finland |
| Digital Freedom & Surveillance | 94 | 70 | Finland |
| Legal Protection & Property | 89 | 70 | Finland |
| Long-Term Stability & Resilience | 86 | 71 | Finland |
Finland
85 points
❤️ Health
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United States
76 points
| Topic | Finland | United States | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Healthcare & Access | 81 | 70 | Finland |
| Environmental Health | 94 | 88 | Finland |
| Health Risks & Public Health | 81 | 69 | Finland |
Finland
68 points
💸 Finance & Taxes
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United States
73 points
| Topic | Finland | United States | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Personal Taxes | 43 | 58 | United States |
| Investment & Capital Access | 81 | 75 | Finland |
| Banking & Fintech | 73 | 81 | United States |
| Bitcoin & Crypto | 58 | 80 | United States |
| Real Estate & Property | 67 | 69 | United States |
| Entrepreneurship & Business | 64 | 65 | United States |
| Macroeconomics | 75 | 70 | Finland |
| Wages & Purchasing Power | 75 | 87 | United States |
Finland
44 points
🏠 Costs
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United States
39 points
| Topic | Finland | United States | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Housing & Utilities | 42 | 44 | United States |
| Food & Basic Goods | 23 | 18 | Finland |
| Dining & Going Out | 34 | 35 | United States |
| Mobility Costs | 45 | 58 | United States |
| Communication & Digital Costs | 74 | 41 | Finland |
| Personal Services | 44 | 39 | Finland |
Finland
80 points
🏗️ Infrastructure
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United States
74 points
| Topic | Finland | United States | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Basic Infrastructure & Logistics | 73 | 74 | United States |
| Roads & Traffic Infrastructure | 82 | 67 | Finland |
| Electricity & Energy | 81 | 72 | Finland |
| Internet & Connectivity | 86 | 91 | United States |
| Public Transport | 79 | 58 | Finland |
Finland
68 points
🌿 Lifestyle
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United States
65 points
| Topic | Finland | United States | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Work-Life Balance | 78 | 45 | Finland |
| Climate & Weather | 55 | 70 | United States |
| Outdoor & Lifestyle | 41 | 65 | United States |
| Leisure & Recreation | 89 | 81 | Finland |
| Arts & Entertainment | 73 | 80 | United States |
| Food & Culinary Culture | 52 | 68 | United States |
| Family-Friendly | 89 | 53 | Finland |
| Pet-Friendly | 69 | 59 | Finland |
Finland
85 points
✈️ Relocation & Residency
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United States
79 points
| Topic | Finland | United States | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residency & Bureaucracy | 89 | 73 | Finland |
| Visa, Entry & Travel Freedom | 86 | 77 | Finland |
| Remote Work & Freelancing | 74 | 78 | United States |
| Work & Self-Employment Abroad | 95 | 82 | Finland |
| Permanent Residency & Family | 88 | 80 | Finland |
| Language & Integration | 72 | 91 | United States |
| Welcome Culture & Anti-Discrimination | 90 | 77 | Finland |
| Everyday Life for Foreigners | 93 | 76 | Finland |
Finland
80 points
🏖️ Travel & Vacation
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United States
81 points
| Topic | Finland | United States | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accommodation & Stay Quality | 91 | 87 | Finland |
| Tourism Infrastructure | 93 | 89 | Finland |
| Attractions & Activities | 76 | 90 | United States |
| Beaches, Nature & Relaxation | 66 | 90 | United States |
| Vacation Costs | 64 | 45 | Finland |
| Season & Travel Comfort | 89 | 85 | Finland |
Finland
90 points
🌐 Society & Participation
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United States
74 points
| Topic | Finland | United States | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Society & Freedom | 91 | 79 | Finland |
| Education & Knowledge | 95 | 79 | Finland |
| Social System & Social Cohesion | 92 | 57 | Finland |
| Equality & Anti-Discrimination | 96 | 75 | Finland |
| LGBTQ+ Friendliness | 97 | 86 | Finland |
| Inclusion & Accessibility | 98 | 73 | Finland |
| Religion & Worldviews | 80 | 74 | Finland |
| Demography | 57 | 63 | United States |