Retirees
67/100Good fit · 3rd of 102 Spanish cities above 50,000In the numbers, for them
- Frost days: 0 a year · 100% lower than the typical Spanish city
- Days above 35 °C: 0 a year · 100% lower than the typical Spanish city
- Hospital beds: 5.9 per 1,000 people · 40% higher than the typical Spanish city
In the numbers, against them
- Robberies: 309 per 100k people (Cataluña) · 3.6 times the level of the typical Spanish city
- Nights above 20 °C: 82 a year · 60% higher than the typical Spanish city
- Burglaries: 218 per 100k people (Cataluña) · 47% higher than the typical Spanish city
- Homicides: 0.86 per 100k people (Cataluña) · 39% higher than the typical Spanish city
Not measured yet: Cost of Living, Doctors, Environment, Nitrogen dioxide (NO₂).
Beach, mountains and the outdoors
63/100Good fit · not ranked: too little evidenceIn the numbers, for them
- Days above 35 °C: 0 a year · 100% lower than the typical Spanish city
- Frost days: 0 a year · 100% lower than the typical Spanish city
In the numbers, against them
- Nights above 20 °C: 82 a year · 60% higher than the typical Spanish city
- Rainy days (≥1 mm): 102 a year · 29% higher than the typical Spanish city
Not measured yet: Environment, Fine-particle pollution (PM2.5), Lifestyle, Nitrogen dioxide (NO₂), Strong-wind days.
Young professionals
61/100Good fit · 19th of 97 Spanish cities above 50,000In the numbers, for them
- Jobs in high-tech sectors: 6.6% of jobs (Cataluña) · 3.3 points higher than the typical Spanish city
- Commute by public transport: 18% of commuters · 5.8 points higher than the typical Spanish city
- House prices, change in a year: 8.2% · 6.2 points lower than the typical Spanish city
- Youth unemployment (15–24): 19.1% (Cataluña) · 6.3 points lower than the typical Spanish city
In the numbers, against them
- Households spending >40% of income on housing: 7.8% (Cataluña) · 1.1 points higher than the typical Spanish city
- Rent for a 70 m² flat: €611 a month · 15% higher than the typical Spanish city
- Average commute (one way): 43 min · 14% higher than the typical Spanish city
Not measured yet: Jobs in high-tech sectors, Lifestyle, Median gross salary, Youth unemployment (15–24).
High earners and investors
60/100Good fit · not ranked: too little evidenceIn the numbers, for them
- Hospital beds: 5.9 per 1,000 people · 40% higher than the typical Spanish city
In the numbers, against them
- Robberies: 309 per 100k people (Cataluña) · 3.6 times the level of the typical Spanish city
- Homicides: 0.86 per 100k people (Cataluña) · 39% higher than the typical Spanish city
Not measured yet: Average dwelling size, Education, Environment, Income tax and social security, average earner, Total tax on labour, average earner.
Remote workers
56/100Mixed fit · 27th of 151 Spanish cities above 50,000In the numbers, for them
- House prices, change in a year: 8.2% · 6.2 points lower than the typical Spanish city
In the numbers, against them
- Distance to the main airport: 37 km · 23% higher than the typical Spanish city
- Rent for a 70 m² flat: €611 a month · 15% higher than the typical Spanish city
Not measured yet: Cost of Living, Fixed broadband penetration, Lifestyle.
Families with children
54/100Mixed fit · not ranked: too little evidenceIn the numbers, for them
- At risk of poverty: 14.3% (Cataluña) · 4.1 points lower than the typical Spanish city
- Unemployment: 8.6% · 2.1 points lower than the typical Spanish city
- Net income per household: €45,246 a year · 14% higher than the typical Spanish city
In the numbers, against them
- Robberies: 309 per 100k people (Cataluña) · 3.6 times the level of the typical Spanish city
- Sexual offences: 0.64 per 1,000 people · 52% higher than the typical Spanish city
- Burglaries: 218 per 100k people (Cataluña) · 47% higher than the typical Spanish city
- Homicides: 0.86 per 100k people (Cataluña) · 39% higher than the typical Spanish city
Not measured yet: 15-year-olds' maths (PISA), Average dwelling size, Childcare availability, Education, Environment, Nitrogen dioxide (NO₂), Pre-primary participation.
Budget-conscious movers
54/100Mixed fit · not ranked: too little evidenceIn the numbers, for them
- House prices, change in a year: 8.2% · 6.2 points lower than the typical Spanish city
- At risk of poverty: 14.3% (Cataluña) · 4.1 points lower than the typical Spanish city
- Unemployment: 8.6% · 2.1 points lower than the typical Spanish city
- Net income per household: €45,246 a year · 14% higher than the typical Spanish city
In the numbers, against them
- Typical rent, existing lease: €695 a month · 20% higher than the typical Spanish city
- Households spending >40% of income on housing: 7.8% (Cataluña) · 1.1 points higher than the typical Spanish city
- Rent for a 70 m² flat: €611 a month · 15% higher than the typical Spanish city
Better nearby for budget-conscious movers: Lleida (72)
Not measured yet: Cost of Living, Households spending >40% of income on housing, Price level vs EU average.
Culture, food and nightlife
53/100Mixed fit · not ranked: too little evidenceIn the numbers, for them
- Commute by public transport: 18% of commuters · 5.8 points higher than the typical Spanish city
In the numbers, against them
- Average commute (one way): 43 min · 14% higher than the typical Spanish city
Better nearby for culture, food and nightlife: Barcelona (83), Sant Cugat del Vallès (72), Girona (71)
Not measured yet: Lifestyle, Walk most.
Students
52/100Mixed fit · not ranked: too little evidenceIn the numbers, for them
- Commute by public transport: 18% of commuters · 5.8 points higher than the typical Spanish city
- House prices, change in a year: 8.2% · 6.2 points lower than the typical Spanish city
- Youth unemployment (15–24): 19.1% (Cataluña) · 6.3 points lower than the typical Spanish city
In the numbers, against them
- Households spending >40% of income on housing: 7.8% (Cataluña) · 1.1 points higher than the typical Spanish city
- Rent for a 70 m² flat: €611 a month · 15% higher than the typical Spanish city
Better nearby for students: Tarragona (61), Barcelona (60)
Not measured yet: Cost of Living, Cycle most, Education, Lifestyle, Price level vs EU average, Walk most, Youth unemployment (15–24).
Founders and self-employed
51/100Mixed fit · 41st of 106 Spanish cities above 50,000In the numbers, for them
- Jobs in high-tech sectors: 6.6% of jobs (Cataluña) · 3.3 points higher than the typical Spanish city
- Economic output per person: 41,800 PPS (Cataluña) · 25% higher than the typical Spanish city
- Unemployment: 8.6% · 2.1 points lower than the typical Spanish city
- Household income per person: €17,059 a year · 8% higher than the typical Spanish city
In the numbers, against them
Nothing stands out.
Better nearby for founders and self-employed: Barcelona (68), Cornellà de Llobregat (67), L'Hospitalet de Llobregat (67)
Not measured yet: Jobs in high-tech sectors, Regulatory quality.