San Miguel de Allende · Move Here
Thinking about moving to San Miguel de Allende?
We did it, and we wrote down everything we wish we had known first. Start anywhere. Each guide is honest about the tradeoffs, not just the postcard.
The Money Case for Moving to San Miguel de Allende
How the Foreign Earned Income Exclusion, a no-tax-state domicile, and cost-of-living arbitrage let a remote earner keep far more of what they make.
Read the guide →Taxes and the FEIE: The Tax Picture for Americans in San Miguel de Allende
How the Foreign Earned Income Exclusion, U.S. compliance forms, and Mexican tax residency actually work when you move to San Miguel de Allende.
Read the guide →Visas and Residency: How Americans Legally Move to San Miguel
A plain-language map of Mexico's two-tier residency system, who qualifies, what it costs, and how long it takes.
Read the guide →The Cost of Living in San Miguel de Allende
What rent, healthcare, utilities, domestic help, and groceries actually cost in San Miguel de Allende, neighborhood by neighborhood, and how the daily math works once you live here.
Read the guide →Housing in San Miguel de Allende: Renting and Buying
How to rent or buy in San Miguel de Allende, from finding the good listings and reading a Spanish lease to picking a neighborhood, the fideicomiso question inland, and exchange-rate risk.
Read the guide →Healthcare and Insurance in San Miguel de Allende
What healthcare actually exists in San Miguel de Allende, from public IMSS to private hospitals to the Querétaro backstop an hour away, plus how to build cross-border insurance that covers both countries.
Read the guide →The Honest Safety Picture in San Miguel de Allende
A straight, sourced look at safety in San Miguel de Allende, why Guanajuato's Level 3 advisory is about the industrial south and not the expat town, and the daily systems that actually matter.
Read the guide →Raising Kids in San Miguel de Allende: Schools and Family Life
The real schooling landscape in San Miguel de Allende, from bilingual private schools to public schools, plus safety, activities, and how the large English-speaking community eases the landing for expat kids.
Read the guide →Life in San Miguel de Allende
What an ordinary day and week feel like in San Miguel de Allende, from the Jardín and the markets to the arts calendar, the altitude and climate, and plugging into the expat community without getting stuck in it.
Read the guide →Is Moving to San Miguel de Allende Worth It? An Honest Gut-Check
An honest look at who a move to San Miguel de Allende is and is not for, the four questions to answer first, and the real work behind the payoff.
Read the guide →The Best Neighborhoods in San Miguel de Allende for Movers
A neighborhood-by-neighborhood guide to San Miguel de Allende for people relocating, covering vibe, walkability, price level, and who each area suits.
Read the guide →Buying Property in Mexico and the Fideicomiso: Does It Apply in San Miguel?
Whether foreigners can buy property in Mexico, how the fideicomiso bank trust works, and why it does not apply inland in San Miguel de Allende.
Read the guide →Cost of Living in San Miguel de Allende for a Couple: A Monthly Budget
A realistic month-by-month budget for a couple living in San Miguel de Allende, category by category, from rent and healthcare to domestic help and groceries.
Read the guide →The Foreign Earned Income Exclusion Explained: Tests, Limits, and What It Covers
A plain-language guide to the Foreign Earned Income Exclusion, the two qualifying tests, the 2025 limit, and what it does and does not cover, for Americans living in San Miguel de Allende.
Read the guide →Health Insurance for Expats in Mexico: IMSS, Private, and International Plans
How IMSS, private pay, and international health plans compare for expats in Mexico, with rough costs and a framework for choosing, written for people settling in San Miguel de Allende.
Read the guide →Mexico Permanent Resident Visa: Who Qualifies and How It Compares to Temporary
Who qualifies for a Mexico permanent resident visa, the income threshold, and how it stacks up against temporary residency for people settling in San Miguel de Allende.
Read the guide →Mexico Temporary Resident Visa Requirements: Income, Documents, and Timeline
A step-by-step look at the requirements for a Mexico temporary resident visa, the income and savings thresholds, and the consulate process, for people moving to San Miguel de Allende.
Read the guide →Renting in San Miguel de Allende: How the Market Works, Where to Look, Lease Norms
How the rental market actually works in San Miguel de Allende, where the good listings hide, what deposits to expect, and how to read a Spanish lease.
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