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On a 700K kr salary in Jämtland, 1 out of 1 cities keep rent under 30% of income. Östersund offers the best value — cost index 90, rent 7 000 kr/mo.
On a 700K kr salary in Jämtland, 1 out of 1 cities keep rent under 30% of income. Östersund offers the best value — cost index 90, rent 7 000 kr/mo.
Östersund ranks #1 with a cost index of 90 and rent of 7 000 kr/month.
Average cost index across these cities: 90 (-7 vs national average of 97).
Average quality of life: 72/100. Top: Östersund at 72/100.
Safest city: Östersund (84/100 safety score).
1 out of 1 cities keep rent under 30% of a 700K kr gross income.
The numbers tell a story most people wouldn't expect. Östersund stands out as the top-ranked city in this analysis. With a cost index of 90 and median income of 340 000 kr, it offers below-average costs relative to the rest of Sweden. That's a strong position by any measure.
On quality of life, Östersund leads with a composite score of 72/100 — reflecting its safety (84), healthcare (72), and walkability (65) metrics. Digging deeper, affordability and QoL don't always move in the same direction, and Sweden is a good example of that tension.
| # | City | Cost Index | Rent/mo | Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Östersund | 90 | 7 000 kr | 340 000 kr |
Östersund ranks #1 in Jämtland for this analysis with a cost index of 90 and median income of 340 000 kr.
In Östersund, rent would be about 12% of your gross monthly income on 700K kr. Well within the recommended 30% threshold.
The region average QoL score is 70/100. Östersund leads with 72/100, 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.