| Quick summary | | | | |
| Preferred city for incorporation of the company? | Mexico City | Toluca de Lerdo | Monterrey | Guadalajara |
| Proximity to US border (km)? | 1,050 | 1,029 | 171 | 960 |
| Most popular business sector? | Financial | Automotive | Manufacturing | Electronics |
| Specific attractive Government incentives available? | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Monthly warehouse rental (US$ per sq m)? | 15 | 10 | 12 | 5 |
| Average skilled labour monthly salary (US$ per month)? | 2,000 | 1,300 | 2,700 | 1,500 |
| Average unskilled monthly salary (US$ per month)? | 900 | 800 | 800 | 700 |
| English spoken by what % of population? | 76 | 49 | 63 | 64 |
| Literacy rate? (% of population) | 98.8 | 98.6 | 98.7 | 97.6 |
| Proximity of sea port to the main city (in km)? | 379 | 388 | 391 | 333 |
| Proximity of airport to the main city (in km)? | 11 | 18 | 30 | 19 |
| Local Municipality licensing body location? | CDMX | MT | MDM | PGG |
| Logistical considerations | | | | |
| Attractive Region for manufacturing business? | No | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Number of free zones in this region? | 15 | 31 | 25 | 35 |
| Attractive region for tourism business? | No | No | No | No |
| Attractive region for foreign manufacturing investment? | No | No | No | No |
| Quality of infrastructure? | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate |
| Attractive Region for an export-oriented business? | Yes | No | Yes | Yes |
| CBD monthly office rental (US$ per sq m)? | 32 | 26 | 29 | 21 |
| Average electricity prices? (per Kwh) | 57 | 53 | 50 | 55 |
| City airport with flights to USA, Europe and Asia? | Yes | No | Yes | Yes |
| Proximity of rail in kilometres to the Capital? | 0 | 67 | 908 | 845 |
| Internet broadband download speed (in Mbps)? | 12.96 | 12 | 12.08 | 13.13 |
| Total population? (in million) | 16 | 8.9 | 0.99 | 0.85 |
| Business output market size? (in MXM billion) | 2.3 | 1.2 | 0.99 | 0.85 |
| Market size relative to the economy in %? | 17 | 9 | 7 | 6 |
| Corporate Banking and Finance considerations | | | | |
| Is the main city an industrial hub? | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Is the main city an education industry hub? | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| How many global banks are based in the region? | 10 | 6 | 10 | 5 |
| How many Mexican banks with local branches? | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 |
| Recommended Bank for corporate banking? | Santander | Scotia bank | Banorte | BBVA |
| Client must travel for account opening? | No | No | No | No |
| Quality of bank customer services? | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate |
| Quality of online banking services? | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate |
| English e-banking platform available? | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Does the Region have a reputable financial district? | Yes | No | Yes | Yes |
| Does the Region have a local Stock Exchange? | Yes | No | Yes | Yes |
| Are there Private Equity Funds/VCs in the Region? | Yes | No | Yes | Yes |
| Expatriate employment considerations | | | | |
| Average skilled labour monthly salary? | 2,000 | 1,300 | 2,700 | 1,500 |
| Average unskilled labour monthly salary? | 900 | 800 | 800 | 700 |
| Is there a large expatriate community in the main city? | Yes | No | Yes | Yes |
| What is the crime rate? (homicides in January 2017) | 97 | 165 | 44 | 101 |
| International schools for children of expats? | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Mercer Survey Ranking for global cities, 2017? | 128 | N/A | 110 | N/A |
| Is the main city of the Region safe for expatriates? | No | No | Yes | Yes |
| Is the main city of the region polluted? | Yes | Yes | No | No |
| How many general hospitals in this region? | 66 | 10 | 7 | 14 |
| Accounting and tax considerations | | | | |
| Monthly tax filing required? | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Business incentives offered by the national government? | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
