What is the cost of living in Västmanland?

Västmanland has an average cost of living index of 95, which is 2% below the Sweden average of 97. Average monthly rent across tracked cities is 7 500 kr, and average median income is 345 000 kr.

What is the cheapest city in Västmanland?

Västerås is the most affordable city tracked in Västmanland, with a cost index of 95 and median rent of 7 500 kr/month.

Is Västmanland affordable to live in?

Västmanland's average rent-to-income ratio is 26.1%. Västmanland is generally considered affordable.

What is the quality of life in Västmanland?

Västmanland has an average quality of life score of 69/100. The top-ranked city is Västerås with a score of 69/100, factoring in affordability, safety, healthcare, air quality, green space, and transit.

What is the safest city in Västmanland?

Västerås is the safest tracked city in Västmanland with a safety score of 68/100 and a crime rate of 58.2 per 1,000 residents. The region average safety score is 68/100.

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Västmanland

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

All Countries

Best QoL: Västerås (69)

Safest: Västerås (68)

Avg rent: 7 500 kr

Avg Cost Index

0/ 100

Avg Quality of Life

69/ 100

Avg Income

345 000 kr

Avg Rent

7 500 kr/mo

Avg Safety

68/ 100

County Pop

County Intelligence Overview

Core metrics, city comparisons, and lifestyle signals

Västmanland vs Sweden Average

Cost Index

-2.1% vs avg

Avg Rent

kr7 500

-5.5% vs avg

Avg Income

kr345 000

-2.0% vs avg

Cities in Västmanland

City	Cost	QoL	Safety	Rent	Income	Pop	Rent/Inc
Västerås	95	69	68	7 500 kr	345 000 kr	154 000	26.1%

Lifestyle Overview

Avg Walkability

72/100

Avg Safety

68/100

Avg Internet

100 Mbps

Avg Home Price

2 600 000 kr

Average Salaries in Västmanland

Software Engineer522 500 kr

Entry: 376 200 krExpert: 741 950 kr

Registered Nurse361 000 kr

Entry: 259 920 krExpert: 512 620 kr

Teacher332 500 kr

Entry: 239 400 krExpert: 472 150 kr

Accountant399 000 kr

Entry: 287 280 krExpert: 566 580 kr

Marketing Manager456 000 kr

Entry: 328 320 krExpert: 647 520 kr

Housing Market Overview

Avg Home Price

2 600 000 kr

Avg Rent-to-Income

26.1%

Home Prices by City

Västerås

2 600 000 kr

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Västerås

7 500 kr/mo · QoL 69

Frequently Asked Questions

Tax Rates

Income Tax20%

Municipal Tax31.9%

Property Tax0.5%

VAT (Moms)25%

Combined Tax Load

77.4%

Cost Index Distribution

Västerås

Low

Avg

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Rent Comparison

Västerås7 500 kr

Income Comparison

Västerås345 000 kr

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