High earners and investors
67/100Good fit · not ranked: too little evidenceIn the numbers, for them
Nothing stands out.
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
- Buying price per m²: €3,119 · 35% 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.
Founders and self-employed
65/100Good fit · 4th 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
- Unemployment: 8.0% · 2.7 points lower than the typical Spanish city
- Economic output per person: 41,800 PPS (Cataluña) · 25% higher than the typical Spanish city
In the numbers, against them
Nothing stands out.
Not measured yet: Jobs in high-tech sectors, Regulatory quality.
Remote workers
64/100Good fit · 7th of 151 Spanish cities above 50,000In the numbers, for them
- Distance to the main airport: 4 km · 87% lower than the typical Spanish city
In the numbers, against them
- Rent for a 70 m² flat: €719 a month · 35% higher than the typical Spanish city
Not measured yet: Cost of Living, Fixed broadband penetration, Lifestyle.
Retirees
60/100Good fit · 17th of 102 Spanish cities above 50,000In the numbers, for them
Nothing stands out.
In the numbers, against them
- Robberies: 309 per 100k people (Cataluña) · 3.6 times the level of 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
- Wait for surgery: 142 days (Cataluña) · 38% higher than the typical Spanish city
Not measured yet: Cost of Living, Doctors, Environment, Nitrogen dioxide (NO₂).
Families with children
56/100Mixed fit · not ranked: too little evidenceIn the numbers, for them
- Sexual offences: 0.30 per 1,000 people · 29% lower than the typical Spanish city
- Unemployment: 8.0% · 2.7 points lower than the typical Spanish city
- At risk of poverty: 14.3% (Cataluña) · 4.1 points lower than the typical Spanish city
- Net income per household: €45,224 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
- 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
- Rent for a 70 m² flat: €719 a month · 35% 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.
Young professionals
55/100Mixed fit · 33rd 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 · 5.2 points higher than the typical Spanish city
- Unemployment: 8.0% · 2.7 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
- Rent for a 70 m² flat: €719 a month · 35% higher than the typical Spanish city
- Average commute (one way): 46 min · 21% 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
Not measured yet: Jobs in high-tech sectors, Lifestyle, Median gross salary, Youth unemployment (15–24).
Beach, mountains and the outdoors
51/100Mixed fit · not ranked: too little evidenceIn the numbers, for them
Nothing stands out.
In the numbers, against them
- Frost days: 4 a year · 29% higher than the typical Spanish city
- Rainy days (≥1 mm): 86 a year · 9% higher than the typical Spanish city
Better nearby for beach, mountains and the outdoors: Vilanova i la Geltrú (70), Mollet del Vallès (64), Granollers (63)
Not measured yet: Environment, Fine-particle pollution (PM2.5), Lifestyle, Nitrogen dioxide (NO₂), Strong-wind days.
Budget-conscious movers
48/100Mixed fit · not ranked: too little evidenceIn the numbers, for them
- Unemployment: 8.0% · 2.7 points lower than the typical Spanish city
- At risk of poverty: 14.3% (Cataluña) · 4.1 points lower than the typical Spanish city
- Net income per household: €45,224 a year · 14% higher than the typical Spanish city
In the numbers, against them
- Rent for a 70 m² flat: €719 a month · 35% higher than the typical Spanish city
- Price of an 80 m² flat: €249,552 · 35% higher than the typical Spanish city
- Typical rent, existing lease: €752 a month · 30% 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
Better nearby for budget-conscious movers: Lleida (72), Reus (58), Manresa (57)
Not measured yet: Cost of Living, Households spending >40% of income on housing, Price level vs EU average.
Students
43/100Mixed fit · not ranked: too little evidenceIn the numbers, for them
- Commute by public transport: 18% of commuters · 5.2 points higher 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
- Rent for a 70 m² flat: €719 a month · 35% 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
Better nearby for students: Tarragona (61), Barcelona (60), Girona (56)
Not measured yet: Cost of Living, Cycle most, Education, Lifestyle, Price level vs EU average, Walk most, Youth unemployment (15–24).
Culture, food and nightlife
42/100Weak fit · not ranked: too little evidenceIn the numbers, for them
- Commute by public transport: 18% of commuters · 5.2 points higher than the typical Spanish city
In the numbers, against them
- Average commute (one way): 46 min · 21% 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.