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Ranking of cities in Sweden for 2026. Eskilstuna leads with a cost index of 96 and rent of 7 700 kr/month.
Ranking of cities in Sweden for 2026. Eskilstuna leads with a cost index of 96 and rent of 7 700 kr/month.
Eskilstuna: cost index 96 (-5 vs national avg 101), rent 7 700 kr/month.
Södermanland region average cost index: 99. Eskilstuna is -3 vs region peers.
Quality of life: 67/100 — safety 62, healthcare 72, walkability 70.
Safety score: 62/100 (crime rate 70.2/1k). National average: 73/100.
| # | City | Cost Index | Rent/mo | Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Eskilstuna | 96 | 7 700 kr | 357 000 kr |
| 2 | Umeå | 101 | 8 300 kr | 373 000 kr |
Let's cut to what actually matters here. Eskilstuna has a cost index of 96 — 5 points below the Sweden national average of 101. Median income is 357 000 kr with rent at 7 700 kr/month, putting the rent-to-income ratio at 26%. Financially, that's significant.
On quality of life, Eskilstuna scores a composite score of 67/100 — reflecting its safety (62), healthcare (72), and walkability (70) metrics. Pair that with the housing data, and the pattern sharpens. affordability and QoL don't always move in the same direction, and Sweden is a good example of that tension.
Eskilstuna — cost index 96, rent 7 700 kr/mo, income 357 000 kr, QoL 67/100.
Umeå — cost index 101, rent 8 300 kr/mo, income 373 000 kr, QoL 71/100.
Eskilstuna has a cost index of 96 (national avg: 101), rent 7 700 kr/mo, median income 357 000 kr/yr, and a quality of life score of 67/100.
The Södermanland region of average QoL score is 69/100. Eskilstuna leads with 67/100, 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.
Eskilstuna: cost index 96, rent 7 700 kr/mo, income 357 000 kr/yr, QoL 67/100. Umeå: cost index 101, rent 8 300 kr/mo, income 373 000 kr/yr, QoL 71/100.
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.