Best places to live for cross-border commuters
A border close by and lower costs first, then services, safety and connections. Living near a national border to work on the other side: a short way to the border, lower housing costs than the job side, everyday services and safety.
What this profile weighs
National border nearby (straight line) 35Affordability 14Services nearby (people within 10 km: shops, doctors, cafes, transport) 13Safety and community 12Mobility and connectivity 12Commuter access 8Taxes and wealth 6
Places need at least 1,000 residents.
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Switzerland, top 20
Deepest data: 28 official factors.
No municipality passes this profile here. The profile needs data this country does not have yet, or no place meets its minimums.
Across all countries
Best match per country among places with at least 5,000 residents (overseas territories such as French Guiana or Réunion are left out here). How much is measured differs by country: see the data depth on each country page.
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