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Sevilla or Valladolid?

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

City · Andalucía

Sevilla

Orange-tree squares, flamenco and long warm evenings in the grand old capital of Andalucía.

Quality of life51average
Momentum53average
Outlook–Spain-wide only
Regional capitalHistoric centreUniversity townHot summersMild wintersWatch your pocketsFast internetScorching summers

108th of 153 Spanish cities above 50,000

City · Castilla y León

Valladolid

A solid, flat, well-run industrial city on the Castilian plateau, with good schools, cold winters and few tourists.

Quality of life64above average
Momentum67above average
Outlook–Spain-wide only
Regional capitalUniversity townIndustrial cityCold and foggy wintersVery safeSafety firstFast internet

13th of 153 Spanish cities above 50,000

Why Sevilla

  • Stronger on connectivity (46 vs 0)
  • Airport passengers: 9.7 million a year vs 0.1 million a year
  • Distance to the main airport: 9 km vs 161 km
  • Frost days: 3 a year vs 45 a year
  • Rainy days (≥1 mm): 57 a year vs 85 a year
  • A vast historic centre that is still lived in
  • A flat city that is easy to cross by bike

Watch out: Long hot summers that move daily life indoors in the afternoon; Festival weeks that fill the city and the hotels.

Why Valladolid

  • Stronger on safety (80 vs 20)
  • Stronger on prosperity (79 vs 53)
  • Stronger on healthcare (78 vs 24)
  • Stronger on housing (62 vs 40)
  • Stronger on jobs (57 vs 43)
  • Nights above 20 °C: 4 a year vs 53 a year
  • Vehicle thefts: 23 per 100k people vs 206 per 100k people
  • Robberies with violence: 44 per 100k people vs 253 per 100k people

Watch out: Cold foggy winters with a long run of frost; An old population and a quiet nightlife and international scene.

Of 40 figures both publish in the same unit, Sevilla is better on 7 and Valladolid on 21; the rest are close or have no better direction.

Life domains

71 · above averageDigital76 · strong
56 · averageTransport54 · average
53 · averageProsperity79 · strong
47 · averageClimate53 · average
46 · averageConnectivity0 · weak
43 · averageJobs57 · average
40 · averageHousing62 · above average
24 · weakHealthcare78 · strong
20 · weakSafety80 · strong

Side by side, figure by figure

FigureSevillaValladolidDifference
Housing
Rent per m²€9.2 a month2024€6.8 a month2024Sevilla 36% higher
Rent for a 70 m² flat€642 a month2024€473 a month2024Sevilla 36% higher
Typical rent, existing lease€668 a month2024€531 a month2024Sevilla 26% higher
Rents, change in a year3.5%20243.0%2024Sevilla 0.5 pts higher
Buying price per m²€2,652Q2 2026€1,946Q2 2026Sevilla 36% higher
Price of an 80 m² flat€212,184Q2 2026€155,720Q2 2026Sevilla 36% higher
House prices, change in a year14.7%Q2 202617.3%Q2 2026Sevilla 2.6 pts lower
Money & work
Household income per person€15,925 a year2024€17,380 a year2024Sevilla 8% lower
Net income per household€40,115 a year2024€39,685 a year2024about the same
Unemployment11.2%202510.6%2025Sevilla 0.7 pts higher
Safety
Recorded crime74.4 per 1,000 people202437.1 per 1,000 people2024Sevilla 2.0×
Sexual offences0.46 per 1,000 people20240.34 per 1,000 people2024Sevilla 35% higher
Homicides1.31 per 100k people20250.00 per 100k people2025about the same
Robberies with violence253 per 100k people202544 per 100k people2025Sevilla 5.8×
Home burglaries143 per 100k people2025102 per 100k people2025Sevilla 40% higher
Thefts without violence2,068 per 100k people2025898 per 100k people2025Sevilla 2.3×
Vehicle thefts206 per 100k people202523 per 100k people2025Sevilla 8.8×
Health
Life expectancy82.5 years202384.1 years2023about the same
Hospital beds5.8 per 1,000 people20256.4 per 1,000 people2025Sevilla 10% lower
Climate
Days above 35 °C74 a year2015–202414 a year2015–2024Sevilla 5.3×
Days above 30 °C132 a year2015–202458 a year2015–2024Sevilla 2.3×
Nights above 20 °C53 a year2015–20244 a year2015–2024Sevilla 14.7×
Pleasant days (18–28 °C, dry)109 a year2015–202493 a year2015–2024Sevilla 17% higher
Rainfall427 mm a year2015–2024443 mm a year2015–2024about the same
Rainy days (≥1 mm)57 a year2015–202485 a year2015–2024Sevilla 33% lower
Frost days3 a year2015–202445 a year2015–2024Valladolid 15.9×
Getting around
Average commute (one way)43 min202143 min2021about the same
Commute by public transport18% of commuters202115% of commuters2021Sevilla 3.5 pts higher
Commute by car53% of commuters202152% of commuters2021Sevilla 1.2 pts higher
Distance to the main airport9 km2026161 km2026Valladolid 18.5×
Airport passengers9.7 million a year20250.1 million a year2025Sevilla 110.9×
Internet
Homes that can get gigabit internet99%2025100%2025Sevilla 0.5 pts lower
Homes with fibre to the door99%2025100%2025Sevilla 0.8 pts lower
Education
Adults with a university degree48%202452%2024Sevilla 4.0 pts lower
People
Population689,4232025302,6142025Sevilla 2.3×
Median age46.9 years202553.1 years2025Sevilla 12% lower
Residents aged 65+20.9%202528.3%2025Sevilla 7.4 pts lower
Who lives here
Residents born abroad11.7%202512.2%2025Sevilla 0.5 pts lower
Residents with a foreign nationality8.0%20247.9%2024about the same
Foreign residents, change in 5 years2.2 points20242.7 points2024Sevilla 0.5 pts lower

Who each suits, 0–100

61Beach, mountains and the outdoors38
54Remote workers52
52Founders and self-employed55
46High earners and investors64
44Students60
42Retirees59
41Young professionals59
40Culture, food and nightlife60
32Budget-conscious movers62
31Families with children69

Weather through the year

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Solid: average daily high · dashed: average nightly low, °C.

Our read of each

Sevilla

  • Some English, but learn Spanish early
  • Air-conditioning is not a luxury
  • Keep an eye on your phone
  • Ready for remote work
  • Public waiting lists are long

Valladolid

  • Plan on Spanish from day one
  • Winters need real heating
  • Line up work before you come
  • Ready for remote work
  • An older, quieter population

Data through Jun 2026 (Sevilla) and Jun 2026 (Valladolid). 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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