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On a 250K kr salary in Södermanland, 0 out of 1 cities keep rent under 30% of income. Eskilstuna offers the best value — cost index 96, rent 7 700 kr/mo.
On a 250K kr salary in Södermanland, 0 out of 1 cities keep rent under 30% of income. Eskilstuna offers the best value — cost index 96, rent 7 700 kr/mo.
| # | City | Cost Index | Rent/mo | Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Eskilstuna | 96 | 7 700 kr | 357 000 kr |
Eskilstuna ranks #1 with a cost index of 96 and rent of 7 700 kr/month.
Average cost index across these cities: 96 (-5 vs national average of 101).
Average quality of life: 67/100. Top: Eskilstuna at 67/100.
Safest city: Eskilstuna (62/100 safety score).
0 out of 1 cities keep rent under 30% of a 250K kr gross income.
Strip away assumptions, and something unexpected emerges. Eskilstuna stands out as the top-ranked city in this analysis. With a cost index of 96 and median income of 357 000 kr, it offers below-average costs relative to the rest of Sweden. That's a strong position by any measure.
On quality of life, Eskilstuna leads with a composite score of 67/100 — reflecting its safety (62), healthcare (72), and walkability (70) metrics. And there's one more thing: affordability and QoL don't always move in the same direction, and Sweden is a good example of that tension.
Eskilstuna ranks #1 in Södermanland for this analysis with a cost index of 96 and median income of 357 000 kr.
In Eskilstuna, rent would be about 37% of your gross monthly income on 250K kr. Consider cost-cutting measures or a roommate.
The region average QoL score is 69/100. Eskilstuna leads with 67/100, reflecting 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.