Where in Sweden should you live?

Want to know what it's actually like to live in an area? Vartill gathers open data on safety, rents, healthcare queues, water quality and more, so you can compare cities and kommuner for yourself. Mark what matters to you on the map and see the whole picture.

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Uppsala, Uppsala län

Uppsala län

Uppsala

A cerebral sanctuary where the Fyris river winds through centuries of academic life.

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Great for studentsQuick to StockholmBike-first city

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Uppsala by neighbourhood

Neighbourhood data currently covers Göteborg (incl. metro areas where built), more cities are on the way.

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The neighbourhood map for Uppsala is not ready yet. Göteborg and Stockholm have one today, and Uppsala is next as the data pipeline comes online.

Safety

Reported crime is below the national average, among the lower rates of Sweden's larger cities.

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Monthly Housing
Avg rent, 3 rooms / month

More accessible than Stockholm. A mix of functionalist villas and modern riverside lofts.

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Income

A professional workforce rooted in biotech, IT, and university research.

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Getting around

Public transport30-day ticket, whole county · UL

Good to know

Most of the city is within a 20-minute bike ride, many residents skip public transport entirely.

Local Tip

Try Luthagen

Leafy, walkable, and packed with bakeries the locals quietly defend.

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A cozy Swedish café in soft morning light

What matters most to you?

Pick one and the map shows the right layers, plus the areas that stand out in the data.