City Comparison
Vantaa vs Jyväskylä
Compare cost of living, job opportunities, transportation, and quality of life between Vantaa and Jyväskylä.
Quick Comparison
Category
Vantaa
Jyväskylä
Population
252K+
149K+
Average Rent
€780-910 /month
€570-725 /month
Transit Pass
€73.90 (BC) /month
€48 /month
Universities
2
2
Summer Temp
15-25°C
12-22°C
Winter Temp
-5 to -15°C
-8 to -20°C
Salary, Costs and Jobs
Vantaa pays more: €4,300 against €3,400 average gross per month. Jyväskylä is cheaper to live in (cost of living index 59 against 82), and typical rent is lower too (€570-725 against €780-910 per month). Weighing salary against costs, Jyväskylä gives the stronger purchasing power (136 against 116 for Vantaa).
Salary index (Helsinki = 100)
95
80
Average gross salary
€4,300/month
€3,400/month
Tax burden estimate
27-29%
23-25%
Cost of living index
82
59
Purchasing power index
116
136
Job market size
Medium
Small
Top industries
Logistics, Aviation, Retail
Education, Paper, IT
Salary and index figures are Herizon estimates, not survey data. Official figures: Statistics Finland, Structure of earnings.
Transportation
Vantaa
- Trains: Railway connections through Tikkurila station
- Buses: Extensive bus network serving all districts
Jyväskylä
- Buses: Comprehensive bus network serving the city and region
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