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On a 550K kr salary in Stockholm, 1 out of 1 cities keep rent under 30% of income. Stockholm offers the best value — cost index 132, rent 12 500 kr/mo.
On a 550K kr salary in Stockholm, 1 out of 1 cities keep rent under 30% of income. Stockholm offers the best value — cost index 132, rent 12 500 kr/mo.
Stockholm ranks #1 with a cost index of 132 and rent of 12 500 kr/month.
Average cost index across these cities: 132 (+35 vs national average of 97).
Average quality of life: 67/100. Top: Stockholm at 67/100.
Safest city: Stockholm (72/100 safety score).
1 out of 1 cities keep rent under 30% of a 550K kr gross income.
| # | City | Cost Index | Rent/mo | Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Stockholm | 132 | 12 500 kr | 420 000 kr |
The conventional wisdom says one thing. The data says another: Stockholm stands out as the top-ranked city in this analysis. With a cost index of 132 and median income of 420 000 kr, it offers competitive value despite costs slightly above the national median. That's a strong position by any measure.
On quality of life, Stockholm leads with a composite score of 67/100 — reflecting its safety (72), healthcare (82), and walkability (88) metrics. And here's the trade-off: affordability and QoL don't always move in the same direction, and Sweden is a good example of that tension.
Stockholm ranks #1 in Stockholm for this analysis with a cost index of 132 and median income of 420 000 kr.
In Stockholm, rent would be about 27% of your gross monthly income on 550K kr. Well within the recommended 30% threshold.
The region average QoL score is 70/100. Stockholm leads with 67/100, 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.