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On a 250K kr salary in Sweden, 0 out of 24 cities keep rent under 30% of income. Karlskrona offers the best value — cost index 90, rent 6 900 kr/mo.
On a 250K kr salary in Sweden, 0 out of 24 cities keep rent under 30% of income. Karlskrona offers the best value — cost index 90, rent 6 900 kr/mo.
Karlskrona ranks #1 with a cost index of 90 and rent of 6 900 kr/month.
The median city is Västerås — cost index 99, rent 8 000 kr/mo.
Average cost index across these cities: 101 (0 vs national average of 101).
Average quality of life: 69/100. Top: Karlskrona at 71/100.
Safest city: Visby (88/100 safety score).
| # | City | Cost Index | Rent/mo | Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Karlskrona | 90 | 6 900 kr | 341 000 kr |
| 2 | Kalmar | 90 | 7 200 kr | 347 000 kr |
| 3 | Sundsvall | 93 | 7 400 kr | 357 000 kr |
| 4 | Falun | 93 | 7 500 kr | 357 000 kr |
| 5 | Gävle | 93 | 7 500 kr | 352 000 kr |
| 6 | Växjö | 95 | 7 500 kr | 357 000 kr |
| 7 | Karlstad | 94 | 7 500 kr | 357 000 kr |
| 8 | Östersund | 94 | 7 500 kr | 357 000 kr |
| 9 | Luleå | 96 | 7 600 kr | 378 000 kr |
| 10 | Eskilstuna | 96 | 7 700 kr | 357 000 kr |
| 11 | Jönköping | 96 | 7 900 kr | 362 000 kr |
| 12 | Örebro | 97 | 8 000 kr | 362 000 kr |
| 13 | Västerås | 99 | 8 000 kr | 362 000 kr |
| 14 | Norrköping | 96 | 8 100 kr | 357 000 kr |
| 15 | Visby | 100 | 8 200 kr | 347 000 kr |
| 16 | Umeå | 101 | 8 300 kr | 373 000 kr |
| 17 | Linköping | 102 | 8 700 kr | 378 000 kr |
| 18 | Halmstad | 104 | 8 700 kr | 383 000 kr |
| 19 | Helsingborg | 103 | 9 000 kr | 368 000 kr |
| 20 | Malmö | 108 | 9 500 kr | 378 000 kr |
Here's the finding that keeps coming up in different analyses: Karlskrona stands out as the top-ranked city in this analysis. With a cost index of 90 and median income of 341 000 kr, it offers below-average costs relative to the rest of Sweden. That's a strong position by any measure.
Zooming out, the spread across all 24 cities is 46 points on the cost index. Stockholm sits at the other end with index 136 and rent of 13 200 kr/mo. That's a difference you notice every single month.
On quality of life, Kalmar leads with a composite score of 72/100 — reflecting its safety (78), healthcare (72), and walkability (70) metrics. Context matters here. affordability and QoL don't always move in the same direction, and Sweden is a good example of that tension.
Karlskrona — cost index 90, rent 6 900 kr/mo, income 341 000 kr, QoL 71/100.
Kalmar — cost index 90, rent 7 200 kr/mo, income 347 000 kr, QoL 72/100.
Sundsvall — cost index 93, rent 7 400 kr/mo, income 357 000 kr, QoL 69/100.
Falun — cost index 93, rent 7 500 kr/mo, income 357 000 kr, QoL 70/100.
Gävle — cost index 93, rent 7 500 kr/mo, income 352 000 kr, QoL 69/100.
In Karlskrona, rent would be about 33% of your gross monthly income on 250K kr. Consider cost-cutting measures or a roommate.
The country average QoL score is 69/100. Karlskrona leads with 71/100, 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.
Karlskrona (ranked #1) has a cost index of 90 and rent of 6 900 kr/mo. Stockholm (#24) has index 136 and rent 13 200 kr/mo — a 46-point gap.
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.