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On a 350K kr salary in Gotland, 1 out of 1 cities keep rent under 30% of income. Visby offers the best value — cost index 96, rent 7 800 kr/mo.
On a 350K kr salary in Gotland, 1 out of 1 cities keep rent under 30% of income. Visby offers the best value — cost index 96, rent 7 800 kr/mo.
Visby ranks #1 with a cost index of 96 and rent of 7 800 kr/month.
Average cost index across these cities: 96 (-1 vs national average of 97).
Average quality of life: 71/100. Top: Visby at 71/100.
Safest city: Visby (88/100 safety score).
1 out of 1 cities keep rent under 30% of a 350K kr gross income.
| # | City | Cost Index | Rent/mo | Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Visby | 96 | 7 800 kr | 330 000 kr |
Here's the finding that keeps coming up in different analyses: Visby stands out as the top-ranked city in this analysis. With a cost index of 96 and median income of 330 000 kr, it offers below-average costs relative to the rest of Sweden. This is where the math gets real for actual people.
On quality of life, Visby leads with a composite score of 71/100 — reflecting its safety (88), healthcare (68), and walkability (78) metrics. That said, affordability and QoL don't always move in the same direction, and Sweden is a good example of that tension.
Visby ranks #1 in Gotland for this analysis with a cost index of 96 and median income of 330 000 kr.
In Visby, rent would be about 27% of your gross monthly income on 350K kr. Well within the recommended 30% threshold.
The region average QoL score is 70/100. Visby leads with 71/100, reflecting its safety, healthcare access, walkability, and green space.
Our index is benchmarked to 100 (national median). Sub-categories cover housing, food, transport, utilities, and healthcare. Data sources include SCB, Lantmäteriet, Skatteverket.
This analysis uses data from SCB, Lantmäteriet, Skatteverket to rank cities in Sweden. The cost of living index is benchmarked to 100 (national median). Quality of life scores combine safety, healthcare, walkability, air quality, green space, and transit metrics. Salary ranges use national occupation data adjusted for local cost differences. Data is updated regularly to reflect current market conditions.