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Crunching costs, sorting signals, rendering insights.
Crunching costs, sorting signals, rendering insights.
Ranking of cities in Blekinge for 2026. Karlskrona leads with a cost index of 86 and rent of 6 500 kr/month.
Ranking of cities in Blekinge for 2026. Karlskrona leads with a cost index of 86 and rent of 6 500 kr/month.
Karlskrona ranks #1 with a cost index of 86 and rent of 6 500 kr/month.
Average cost index across these cities: 86 (-11 vs national average of 97).
Average quality of life: 72/100. Top: Karlskrona at 72/100.
Safest city: Karlskrona (76/100 safety score).
1 out of 1 cities keep rent under 30% of a 550K kr gross income.
| # | City | Cost Index | Rent/mo | Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Karlskrona | 86 | 6 500 kr | 325 000 kr |
Here's where the conversation shifts from 'affordable' to 'strategic': Karlskrona stands out as the top-ranked city in this analysis. With a cost index of 86 and median income of 325 000 kr, it offers below-average costs relative to the rest of Sweden. This combination is rare — and valuable.
On quality of life, Karlskrona leads with a composite score of 72/100 — reflecting its safety (76), healthcare (72), and walkability (66) 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 ranks #1 in Blekinge for this analysis with a cost index of 86 and median income of 325 000 kr.
In Karlskrona, rent would be about 14% of your gross monthly income on 550K kr. Well within the recommended 30% threshold.
The region average QoL score is 70/100. Karlskrona leads with 72/100, 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.