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Eskilstuna vs Växjö in 2026: cost index 92 vs 91, rent 7 200 kr vs 7 100 kr, income 340 000 kr vs 340 000 kr, QoL 68 vs 70.
Eskilstuna vs Växjö in 2026: cost index 92 vs 91, rent 7 200 kr vs 7 100 kr, income 340 000 kr vs 340 000 kr, QoL 68 vs 70.
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: 69/100. Top: Eskilstuna at 68/100.
Safest city: Växjö (72/100 safety score).
Here's what the headline numbers don't tell you: 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. Over a five-year window, that difference is life-changing.
On quality of life, Växjö leads with a composite score of 70/100 — reflecting its safety (72), healthcare (74), and walkability (68) 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.
The country 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.
Eskilstuna (ranked #1) has a cost index of 92 and rent of 7 200 kr/mo. Växjö (#2) has index 91 and rent 7 100 kr/mo — a 1-point gap.