Budget-conscious movers
56/100Mixed fit · not ranked: too little evidenceIn the numbers, for them
- Typical rent, existing lease: €473 a month · 19% lower than the typical Spanish city
- Rent for a 70 m² flat: €464 a month · 13% lower than the typical Spanish city
- House prices, change in a year: 12.7% · 1.6 points lower than the typical Spanish city
- Price of an 80 m² flat: €165,168 · 11% lower than the typical Spanish city
In the numbers, against them
- Unemployment: 18.1% · 7.5 points higher than the typical Spanish city
- At risk of poverty: 27.7% (Andalucía) · 9.3 points higher than the typical Spanish city
- Net income per household: €29,757 a year · 25% lower than the typical Spanish city
Not measured yet: Cost of Living, Households spending >40% of income on housing, Price level vs EU average.
Beach, mountains and the outdoors
56/100Mixed fit · not ranked: too little evidenceIn the numbers, for them
- Frost days: 0 a year · 86% lower than the typical Spanish city
- Rainy days (≥1 mm): 58 a year · 26% lower than the typical Spanish city
- Pleasant days (18–28 °C, dry): 125 a year · 13% higher than the typical Spanish city
In the numbers, against them
- Days above 35 °C: 41 a year · 12.8 times the level of the typical Spanish city
- Nights above 20 °C: 65 a year · 26% higher than the typical Spanish city
Not measured yet: Environment, Fine-particle pollution (PM2.5), Lifestyle, Nitrogen dioxide (NO₂), Strong-wind days.
Families with children
50/100Mixed fit · not ranked: too little evidenceIn the numbers, for them
- Sexual offences: 0.36 per 1,000 people · 14% lower than the typical Spanish city
- Pleasant days (18–28 °C, dry): 125 a year · 13% higher than the typical Spanish city
- Rent for a 70 m² flat: €464 a month · 13% lower than the typical Spanish city
- Price of an 80 m² flat: €165,168 · 11% lower than the typical Spanish city
In the numbers, against them
- Unemployment: 18.1% · 7.5 points higher than the typical Spanish city
- Homicides: 0.95 per 100k people (Andalucía) · 53% higher than the typical Spanish city
- At risk of poverty: 27.7% (Andalucía) · 9.3 points higher than the typical Spanish city
- Net income per household: €29,757 a year · 25% lower than the typical Spanish city
Better nearby for families with children: Linares (64), Jaén (60), Utrera (56)
Not measured yet: 15-year-olds' maths (PISA), Average dwelling size, Childcare availability, Education, Environment, Nitrogen dioxide (NO₂), Pre-primary participation.
Retirees
47/100Mixed fit · 85th of 102 Spanish cities above 50,000In the numbers, for them
- Frost days: 0 a year · 86% lower than the typical Spanish city
- Pleasant days (18–28 °C, dry): 125 a year · 13% higher than the typical Spanish city
- Rent for a 70 m² flat: €464 a month · 13% lower than the typical Spanish city
In the numbers, against them
- Days above 35 °C: 41 a year · 12.8 times the level of the typical Spanish city
- Wait for surgery: 173 days (Andalucía) · 68% higher than the typical Spanish city
- Hospital beds: 1.7 per 1,000 people · 60% lower than the typical Spanish city
- Homicides: 0.95 per 100k people (Andalucía) · 53% higher than the typical Spanish city
Better nearby for retirees: Motril (67), Rincón de la Victoria (64), El Ejido (63)
Not measured yet: Cost of Living, Doctors, Environment, Nitrogen dioxide (NO₂).
Remote workers
47/100Mixed fit · 88th of 151 Spanish cities above 50,000In the numbers, for them
- Pleasant days (18–28 °C, dry): 125 a year · 13% higher than the typical Spanish city
- Rent for a 70 m² flat: €464 a month · 13% lower than the typical Spanish city
- House prices, change in a year: 12.7% · 1.6 points lower than the typical Spanish city
In the numbers, against them
- Distance to the main airport: 77 km · 2.6 times the level of the typical Spanish city
- Homes that can get gigabit internet: 86% · 12.1 points lower than the typical Spanish city
Better nearby for remote workers: La Línea de la Concepción (72), Torremolinos (63), Fuengirola (60)
Not measured yet: Cost of Living, Fixed broadband penetration, Lifestyle.
High earners and investors
44/100Mixed fit · not ranked: too little evidenceIn the numbers, for them
- Buying price per m²: €2,065 · 11% lower than the typical Spanish city
In the numbers, against them
- Hospital beds: 1.7 per 1,000 people · 60% lower than the typical Spanish city
- Homicides: 0.95 per 100k people (Andalucía) · 53% higher than the typical Spanish city
- Adults with a university degree: 26% · 17.5 points lower than the typical Spanish city
- Doctors: 360 per 100k people (Andalucía) · 23% lower than the typical Spanish city
Better nearby for high earners and investors: Utrera (55), La Línea de la Concepción (54), Rincón de la Victoria (54)
Not measured yet: Average dwelling size, Education, Environment, Income tax and social security, average earner, Total tax on labour, average earner.
Students
42/100Weak fit · not ranked: too little evidenceIn the numbers, for them
- Pleasant days (18–28 °C, dry): 125 a year · 13% higher than the typical Spanish city
- Rent for a 70 m² flat: €464 a month · 13% lower than the typical Spanish city
- House prices, change in a year: 12.7% · 1.6 points lower than the typical Spanish city
In the numbers, against them
- Commute by public transport: 4% of commuters · 8.2 points lower than the typical Spanish city
- Adults with a university degree: 26% · 17.5 points lower than the typical Spanish city
- Youth unemployment (15–24): 32.7% (Andalucía) · 7.3 points higher than the typical Spanish city
Better nearby for students: Granada (64), Jaén (64), Córdoba (60)
Not measured yet: Cost of Living, Cycle most, Education, Lifestyle, Price level vs EU average, Walk most, Youth unemployment (15–24).
Young professionals
32/100Weak fit · 92nd of 97 Spanish cities above 50,000In the numbers, for them
- Average commute (one way): 31 min · 19% lower than the typical Spanish city
- Rent for a 70 m² flat: €464 a month · 13% lower than the typical Spanish city
- House prices, change in a year: 12.7% · 1.6 points lower than the typical Spanish city
In the numbers, against them
- Unemployment: 18.1% · 7.5 points higher than the typical Spanish city
- Commute by public transport: 4% of commuters · 8.2 points lower than the typical Spanish city
- Adults with a university degree: 26% · 17.5 points lower than the typical Spanish city
- Household income per person: €10,930 a year · 31% lower than the typical Spanish city
Better nearby for young professionals: Granada (53), Cádiz (51), Jaén (49)
Not measured yet: Jobs in high-tech sectors, Lifestyle, Median gross salary, Youth unemployment (15–24).
Founders and self-employed
32/100Weak fit · 103rd of 106 Spanish cities above 50,000In the numbers, for them
Nothing stands out.
In the numbers, against them
- Unemployment: 18.1% · 7.5 points higher than the typical Spanish city
- Adults with a university degree: 26% · 17.5 points lower than the typical Spanish city
- Household income per person: €10,930 a year · 31% lower than the typical Spanish city
- Economic output per person: 27,400 PPS (Andalucía) · 18% lower than the typical Spanish city
Better nearby for founders and self-employed: Torremolinos (56), Granada (53), Sevilla (52)
Not measured yet: Jobs in high-tech sectors, Regulatory quality.
Culture, food and nightlife
18/100Poor fit · not ranked: too little evidenceIn the numbers, for them
- Average commute (one way): 31 min · 19% lower than the typical Spanish city
In the numbers, against them
- Commute by public transport: 4% of commuters · 8.2 points lower than the typical Spanish city
- Adults with a university degree: 26% · 17.5 points lower than the typical Spanish city
Better nearby for culture, food and nightlife: Granada (69), Cádiz (54), Almería (53)
Not measured yet: Lifestyle, Walk most.