Israel62.05
Overall rating
Open country profileIsrael vs. United States: Country Comparison
United States leads the overall rating with 68.90 points, ahead of Israel with 62.05 points. The largest measurable differences stand out especially in Active Conflicts & War Risk and Cash Payment Limit.
Israel
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
United States scores clearly better than Israel on Active Conflicts & War Risk.
United States scores clearly better than Israel on Cash Payment Limit.
Israel scores clearly better than United States on Volcano Risk.
Israel scores clearly better than United States on Foreign Exchange Reserves (months of imports).
United States scores clearly better than Israel on Political Violence.
United States scores clearly better than Israel on Pride Culture.
United States scores clearly better than Israel on Milk Price per Liter.
Israel scores clearly better than United States on Nuclear Exposure.
Categories Compared
Israel
46 points
🛡️ Safety & Risk
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United States
68 points
| Topic | Israel | United States | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crime & Personal Safety | 58 | 64 | United States |
| Conflicts & Political Security | 18 | 79 | United States |
| Natural Hazards & Disasters | 62 | 42 | Israel |
| Digital Freedom & Surveillance | 63 | 70 | United States |
| Legal Protection & Property | 47 | 70 | United States |
| Long-Term Stability & Resilience | 52 | 71 | United States |
Israel
76 points
❤️ Health
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United States
76 points
| Topic | Israel | United States | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Healthcare & Access | 72 | 70 | Israel |
| Environmental Health | 74 | 88 | United States |
| Health Risks & Public Health | 83 | 69 | Israel |
Israel
66 points
💸 Finance & Taxes
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United States
73 points
| Topic | Israel | United States | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Personal Taxes | 51 | 58 | United States |
| Investment & Capital Access | 74 | 75 | United States |
| Banking & Fintech | 71 | 81 | United States |
| Bitcoin & Crypto | 51 | 80 | United States |
| Real Estate & Property | 50 | 69 | United States |
| Entrepreneurship & Business | 57 | 65 | United States |
| Macroeconomics | 78 | 70 | Israel |
| Wages & Purchasing Power | 79 | 87 | United States |
Israel
40 points
🏠 Costs
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United States
39 points
| Topic | Israel | United States | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Housing & Utilities | 41 | 44 | United States |
| Food & Basic Goods | 13 | 18 | United States |
| Dining & Going Out | 33 | 35 | United States |
| Mobility Costs | 47 | 58 | United States |
| Communication & Digital Costs | 67 | 41 | Israel |
| Personal Services | 42 | 39 | Israel |
Israel
71 points
🏗️ Infrastructure
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United States
74 points
| Topic | Israel | United States | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Basic Infrastructure & Logistics | 67 | 74 | United States |
| Roads & Traffic Infrastructure | 67 | 67 | Tie |
| Electricity & Energy | 72 | 72 | Tie |
| Internet & Connectivity | 80 | 91 | United States |
| Public Transport | 66 | 58 | Israel |
Israel
66 points
🌿 Lifestyle
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United States
65 points
| Topic | Israel | United States | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Work-Life Balance | 56 | 45 | Israel |
| Climate & Weather | 80 | 70 | Israel |
| Outdoor & Lifestyle | 56 | 65 | United States |
| Leisure & Recreation | 73 | 81 | United States |
| Arts & Entertainment | 68 | 80 | United States |
| Food & Culinary Culture | 67 | 68 | United States |
| Family-Friendly | 68 | 53 | Israel |
| Pet-Friendly | 55 | 59 | United States |
Israel
67 points
✈️ Relocation & Residency
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United States
79 points
| Topic | Israel | United States | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residency & Bureaucracy | 71 | 73 | United States |
| Visa, Entry & Travel Freedom | 70 | 77 | United States |
| Remote Work & Freelancing | 65 | 78 | United States |
| Work & Self-Employment Abroad | 68 | 82 | United States |
| Permanent Residency & Family | 71 | 80 | United States |
| Language & Integration | 59 | 91 | United States |
| Welcome Culture & Anti-Discrimination | 66 | 77 | United States |
| Everyday Life for Foreigners | 64 | 76 | United States |
Israel
76 points
🏖️ Travel & Vacation
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United States
81 points
| Topic | Israel | United States | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accommodation & Stay Quality | 80 | 87 | United States |
| Tourism Infrastructure | 83 | 89 | United States |
| Attractions & Activities | 76 | 90 | United States |
| Beaches, Nature & Relaxation | 79 | 90 | United States |
| Vacation Costs | 59 | 45 | Israel |
| Season & Travel Comfort | 86 | 85 | Israel |
Israel
65 points
🌐 Society & Participation
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United States
74 points
| Topic | Israel | United States | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Society & Freedom | 76 | 79 | United States |
| Education & Knowledge | 83 | 79 | Israel |
| Social System & Social Cohesion | 63 | 57 | Israel |
| Equality & Anti-Discrimination | 57 | 75 | United States |
| LGBTQ+ Friendliness | 57 | 86 | United States |
| Inclusion & Accessibility | 45 | 73 | United States |
| Religion & Worldviews | 61 | 74 | United States |
| Demography | 66 | 63 | Israel |