City Comparison
Vantaa vs Vaasa
Compare cost of living, job opportunities, transportation, and quality of life between Vantaa and Vaasa.
Quick Comparison
Category
Vantaa
Vaasa
Population
252K+
71K+
Average Rent
€780-910 /month
€570-705 /month
Transit Pass
€73.90 (BC) /month
€40 /month
Universities
2
3
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 €3,700 average gross per month. Vaasa is cheaper to live in (cost of living index 70 against 82), and typical rent is lower too (€570-705 against €780-910 per month). Weighing salary against costs, Vaasa gives the stronger purchasing power (123 against 116 for Vantaa).
Salary index (Helsinki = 100)
95
86
Average gross salary
€4,300/month
€3,700/month
Tax burden estimate
27-29%
24-26%
Cost of living index
82
70
Purchasing power index
116
123
Job market size
Medium
Small
Top industries
Logistics, Aviation, Retail
Energy, Engineering, Marine
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
Vaasa
- Buses: Local bus network serving the city and surrounding areas
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