City Comparison
Oulu vs Jyväskylä
Compare cost of living, job opportunities, transportation, and quality of life between Oulu and Jyväskylä.
Quick Comparison
Category
Oulu
Jyväskylä
Population
217K+
149K+
Average Rent
€590-740 /month
€570-725 /month
Transit Pass
€50 /month
€48 /month
Universities
2
2
Summer Temp
10-20°C
12-22°C
Winter Temp
-10 to -25°C
-8 to -20°C
Salary, Costs and Jobs
Oulu pays more: €3,600 against €3,400 average gross per month. Jyväskylä is cheaper to live in (cost of living index 59 against 61), and typical rent is lower too (€570-725 against €590-740 per month). Purchasing power comes out equal.
Salary index (Helsinki = 100)
83
80
Average gross salary
€3,600/month
€3,400/month
Tax burden estimate
24-26%
23-25%
Cost of living index
61
59
Purchasing power index
136
136
Job market size
Medium
Small
Top industries
Tech, Wireless, Healthcare
Education, Paper, IT
Salary and index figures are Herizon estimates, not survey data. Official figures: Statistics Finland, Structure of earnings.
Transportation
Oulu
- Buses: Comprehensive bus network serving the city and region
Jyväskylä
- Buses: Comprehensive bus network serving the city and region
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