What is the cost of living in Västerbotten?

Västerbotten has an average cost of living index of 97, which is 0% below the Sweden average of 97. Average monthly rent across tracked cities is 7 800 kr, and average median income is 355 000 kr.

What is the cheapest city in Västerbotten?

Umeå is the most affordable city tracked in Västerbotten, with a cost index of 97 and median rent of 7 800 kr/month.

Is Västerbotten affordable to live in?

Västerbotten's average rent-to-income ratio is 26.4%. Västerbotten is generally considered affordable.

What is the quality of life in Västerbotten?

Västerbotten has an average quality of life score of 72/100. The top-ranked city is Umeå with a score of 72/100, factoring in affordability, safety, healthcare, air quality, green space, and transit.

What is the safest city in Västerbotten?

Umeå is the safest tracked city in Västerbotten with a safety score of 79/100 and a crime rate of 38.4 per 1,000 residents. The region average safety score is 79/100.

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Västerbotten

Complete county intelligence: affordability, quality of life, safety, climate, and lifestyle metrics across all tracked cities.

All Countries

Best QoL: Umeå (72)

Safest: Umeå (79)

Avg rent: 7 800 kr

Avg Cost Index

0/ 100

Avg Quality of Life

72/ 100

Avg Income

355 000 kr

Avg Rent

7 800 kr/mo

Avg Safety

79/ 100

County Pop

County Intelligence Overview

Core metrics, city comparisons, and lifestyle signals

Västerbotten vs Sweden Average

Cost Index

0.0% vs avg

Avg Rent

kr7 800

-1.7% vs avg

Avg Income

kr355 000

+0.9% vs avg

Cities in Västerbotten

City	Cost	QoL	Safety	Rent	Income	Pop	Rent/Inc
Umeå	97	72	79	7 800 kr	355 000 kr	130 000	26.4%

Lifestyle Overview

Avg Walkability

72/100

Avg Safety

79/100

Avg Internet

110 Mbps

Avg Home Price

2 800 000 kr

Average Salaries in Västerbotten

Software Engineer533 500 kr

Entry: 384 120 krExpert: 757 570 kr

Registered Nurse368 600 kr

Entry: 265 392 krExpert: 523 412 kr

Teacher339 500 kr

Entry: 244 440 krExpert: 482 090 kr

Accountant407 400 kr

Entry: 293 328 krExpert: 578 508 kr

Marketing Manager465 600 kr

Entry: 335 232 krExpert: 661 152 kr

Housing Market Overview

Avg Home Price

2 800 000 kr

Avg Rent-to-Income

26.4%

Home Prices by City

Umeå

2 800 000 kr

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Umeå

7 800 kr/mo · QoL 72

Frequently Asked Questions

Tax Rates

Income Tax20%

Municipal Tax33.3%

Property Tax0.5%

VAT (Moms)25%

Combined Tax Load

78.8%

Cost Index Distribution

Umeå

Low

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Rent Comparison

Umeå7 800 kr

Income Comparison

Umeå355 000 kr

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