City · Cataluña
Mollet del Vallès
Quality of life57average
Momentum59average
Outlook–Spain-wide only
Fast internet
69th of 153 Spanish cities above 50,000
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Mollet del Vallès or Spain?
Each place uses its own local data. National rules (economy, geopolitical stability, governance, tax & finance) are the same for both, so they cannot separate them. Neither wins everywhere; the tradeoffs below are what matter.
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Data as of
Country
Spain
Sun, food and a life lived outdoors, from big-city careers to quiet coastal towns.
Quality of life56average
Momentum52average
Outlook25weak
Mediterranean countryPublic healthcare systemRegional languagesLate meals and street lifeTourism economy
16th of 30 EU + EFTA countries
Mollet del Vallès is a city and Spain a country. Each figure is that place’s own; scores compare each with its own peers (Spain with EU countries, regions with regions, cities with cities), so read them side by side rather than as a contest.
Why Mollet del Vallès
- House prices, change in a year: 9.6% vs 12.1%
- Unemployment: 8.7% vs 10.0%
Why Spain
- Adults with a university degree: 52% vs 35%
- A mild climate along the coast and islands and long days outdoors
- Regional variety in food and landscape and language
Watch out: Job openings and pay that differ widely by region and sector; Procedures that vary by region and often run only in Spanish.
Of 6 figures both publish in the same unit, Mollet del Vallès is better on 2 and Spain on 1; the rest are close or have no better direction.
Life domains
84 · strongDigital–
71 · above averageHousing49 · average
68 · above averageClimate–
63 · above averageJobs42 · average
53 · averageProsperity43 · average
42 · averageTransport–
39 · below averageHealthcare59 · average
38 · below averageSafety46 · average
3 · weakConnectivity–
–Geopolitical Stability100 · strong
–Demographics87 · strong
–Tax & Finance76 · strong
–Education62 · above average
–Economy59 · average
–Cost of Living56 · average
–Environment50 · average
–Governance32 · below average
–Wellbeing25 · weak
Side by side, figure by figure
| Figure | Mollet del Vallès | Spain | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Housing | |||
| House prices, change in a year | 9.6%Q2 2026 | 12.1%Q2 2026 | Mollet del Vallès 2.5 pts lower |
| Money & work | |||
| Unemployment | 8.7%2025 | 10.0%Aug 2026 | Mollet del Vallès 1.3 pts lower |
| Health | |||
| Life expectancy | 83.1 years2023 | 84.0 years2024 | about the same |
| Education | |||
| Adults with a university degree | 35%2024 | 52%2025 | Mollet del Vallès 17.2 pts lower |
| People | |||
| Population | 52,9902025 | 49,128,2972025 | Spain 927.1× |
| Who lives here | |||
| Residents born abroad | 21.6%2025 | 19.3%2025 | Mollet del Vallès 2.3 pts higher |
Who each suits, 0–100
64Beach, mountains and the outdoors46
60Remote workers57
59Retirees53
57Budget-conscious movers43
54Young professionals39
52High earners and investors57
49Families with children53
47Founders and self-employed54
45Students55
38Culture, food and nightlife–
Our read of each
Mollet del Vallès
- Plan on Spanish from day one
- Catalan is co-official here
- Air-conditioning is not a luxury
- Line up work before you come
- Ready for remote work
- Public waiting lists are long
Spain
Data through Jun 2026 (Mollet del Vallès) and Sep 2026 (Spain). Figures are compared only when both places publish them in the same unit; a dot marks the better value where better is clear.
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