City Comparison
Vantaa vs Rovaniemi
Compare cost of living, job opportunities, transportation, and quality of life between Vantaa and Rovaniemi.
Quick Comparison
Category
Vantaa
Rovaniemi
Population
252K+
66K+
Average Rent
€780-910 /month
~€690 /month
Transit Pass
€73.90 (BC) /month
€52 /month
Universities
2
2
Summer Temp
15-25°C
10-22°C
Winter Temp
-5 to -15°C
-10 to -30°C
Salary, Costs and Jobs
Vantaa pays more: a salary index of 95 against 80. Rovaniemi is cheaper to live in (cost of living index 70 against 82). Weighing salary against costs, Vantaa gives the stronger purchasing power (116 against 114 for Rovaniemi).
Salary index (Helsinki = 100)
95
80
Cost of living index
82
70
Purchasing power index
116
114
Job market size
Medium
Small
Top industries
Logistics, Aviation, Retail
Tourism, Arctic Research, Public Sector
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
Rovaniemi
- Buses: Local bus network in the city
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