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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: 105. Eskilstuna is -9 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 | Uppsala | 114 | 10 400 kr | 405 000 kr |
After analyzing dozens of cities, one thing stands out: 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. And here's the trade-off: 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.
Uppsala — cost index 114, rent 10 400 kr/mo, income 405 000 kr, QoL 69/100.
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 68/100. 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. Uppsala: cost index 114, rent 10 400 kr/mo, income 405 000 kr/yr, QoL 69/100.
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.