City Comparison
Turku vs Jyväskylä
Compare cost of living, job opportunities, transportation, and quality of life between Turku and Jyväskylä.
Quick Comparison
Category
Turku
Jyväskylä
Population
209K+
149K+
Average Rent
€640-805 /month
€570-725 /month
Transit Pass
€57 /month
€48 /month
Universities
3
2
Summer Temp
15-25°C
12-22°C
Winter Temp
-5 to -15°C
-8 to -20°C
Salary, Costs and Jobs
Turku pays more: €3,700 against €3,400 average gross per month. Jyväskylä is cheaper to live in (cost of living index 59 against 65), and typical rent is lower too (€570-725 against €640-805 per month). Weighing salary against costs, Jyväskylä gives the stronger purchasing power (136 against 131 for Turku).
Salary index (Helsinki = 100)
85
80
Average gross salary
€3,700/month
€3,400/month
Tax burden estimate
24-26%
23-25%
Cost of living index
65
59
Purchasing power index
131
136
Job market size
Medium
Small
Top industries
Biotech, Maritime, Healthcare
Education, Paper, IT
Salary and index figures are Herizon estimates, not survey data. Official figures: Statistics Finland, Structure of earnings.
Transportation
Turku
- Buses: Comprehensive bus network covering the city and surrounding areas
Jyväskylä
- Buses: Comprehensive bus network serving the city and region
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