City Comparison
Vantaa vs Oulu
Compare cost of living, job opportunities, transportation, and quality of life between Vantaa and Oulu.
Quick Comparison
Category
Vantaa
Oulu
Population
252K+
217K+
Average Rent
€780-910 /month
€590-740 /month
Transit Pass
€73.90 (BC) /month
€50 /month
Universities
2
2
Summer Temp
15-25°C
10-20°C
Winter Temp
-5 to -15°C
-10 to -25°C
Salary, Costs and Jobs
Vantaa pays more: €4,300 against €3,600 average gross per month. Oulu is cheaper to live in (cost of living index 61 against 82), and typical rent is lower too (€590-740 against €780-910 per month). Weighing salary against costs, Oulu gives the stronger purchasing power (136 against 116 for Vantaa).
Salary index (Helsinki = 100)
95
83
Average gross salary
€4,300/month
€3,600/month
Tax burden estimate
27-29%
24-26%
Cost of living index
82
61
Purchasing power index
116
136
Job market size
Medium
Medium
Top industries
Logistics, Aviation, Retail
Tech, Wireless, Healthcare
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
Oulu
- Buses: Comprehensive bus network serving the city and region
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