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Stockholm vs Kalmar in 2026: cost index 132 vs 87, rent 12 500 kr vs 6 800 kr, income 420 000 kr vs 330 000 kr, QoL 67 vs 72.
Stockholm vs Kalmar in 2026: cost index 132 vs 87, rent 12 500 kr vs 6 800 kr, income 420 000 kr vs 330 000 kr, QoL 67 vs 72.
Stockholm ranks #1 with a cost index of 132 and rent of 12 500 kr/month.
Average cost index across these cities: 110 (+13 vs national average of 97).
Average quality of life: 70/100. Top: Stockholm at 67/100.
Safest city: Kalmar (78/100 safety score).
Let's cut to what actually matters here. 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, Kalmar leads with a composite score of 72/100 — reflecting its safety (78), healthcare (72), and walkability (70) metrics. That said, 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. 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.
Stockholm (ranked #1) has a cost index of 132 and rent of 12 500 kr/mo. Kalmar (#2) has index 87 and rent 6 800 kr/mo — a 45-point gap.