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On a 550K kr salary in Södermanland, 1 out of 1 cities keep rent under 30% of income. Eskilstuna offers the best value — cost index 92, rent 7 200 kr/mo.
On a 550K kr salary in Södermanland, 1 out of 1 cities keep rent under 30% of income. Eskilstuna offers the best value — cost index 92, rent 7 200 kr/mo.
| # | City | Cost Index | Rent/mo | Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Eskilstuna | 92 | 7 200 kr | 340 000 kr |
Eskilstuna ranks #1 with a cost index of 92 and rent of 7 200 kr/month.
Average cost index across these cities: 92 (-5 vs national average of 97).
Average quality of life: 68/100. Top: Eskilstuna at 68/100.
Safest city: Eskilstuna (62/100 safety score).
1 out of 1 cities keep rent under 30% of a 550K kr gross income.
Here's the finding that keeps coming up in different analyses: Eskilstuna stands out as the top-ranked city in this analysis. With a cost index of 92 and median income of 340 000 kr, it offers below-average costs relative to the rest of Sweden. For anyone running the numbers, this is where it clicks.
On quality of life, Eskilstuna leads with a composite score of 68/100 — reflecting its safety (62), healthcare (72), and walkability (70) metrics. Layer in taxes, though, and the math changes. 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 92 and median income of 340 000 kr.
In Eskilstuna, rent would be about 16% of your gross monthly income on 550K kr. Well within the recommended 30% threshold.
The region average QoL score is 70/100. Eskilstuna leads with 68/100, 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.