Living in Changchun
Changchun is a city in Jilin, China, home to 4,714,996 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are car-free households (top 2%, #21 of 1,462), expat professionals (top 3%, #42 of 2,047), couples without children (DINKs) (top 3%, #39 of 1,543).
Residents4,714,996
Density– per km²
Area– km²
Hub airport31 km (Changchun Longjia International)
Nearest city of 100k+Itself
Within 30 km4,773,400 people
Terrain around itabout 190 m, height range 60 m
Main railway lineunder 1 km
Distance to Beijing859 km
Within 10 km4,714,996 people
Greater areaGreater Changchun, the core
LandscapeManchurian Plain
Winter daylight8 h 54 min, sunset 9:04
See Changchun on the map
Open in NestlyzerGood to know about Changchun
- The landscape belongs to the Manchurian Plain.
- On the shortest day the sun is up for 8 h 54 min and sets around 9:04; in late June it sets around 13:25.
How Changchun ranks
Scores run 0 to 100 against every municipality in China. Ranks count only the places that pass each profile's minimums, so the totals differ by profile. Regional overview: population, geography and modelled indicators for costs, schools and safety.
| Profile | Score | In China | In Jilin | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Young family | 46 | #1,937 of 1,977 | #50 of 50 | Map |
| Low-income household | 69 | #861 of 2,047 | #12 of 51 | Map |
| Low-income family | 57 | #1,884 of 1,977 | #50 of 50 | Map |
| Single parent | 61 | #1,806 of 1,977 | #47 of 50 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 48 | #1,945 of 1,977 | #47 of 50 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 66 | #1,751 of 1,977 | #42 of 50 | Map |
| Early retiree | 49 | #2,014 of 2,047 | #48 of 51 | Map |
| Single professional | 89 | #59 of 1,696 | #1 of 36 | Map |
| Young professional | 90 | #56 of 1,627 | #1 of 32 | Map |
| DINKS | 93 | #39 of 1,543 | #1 of 31 | Map |
| Remote worker | 68 | #1,276 of 2,047 | #13 of 51 | Map |
| Commuter | 86 | #250 of 1,657 | #2 of 34 | Map |
| Car-free household | 97 | #21 of 1,462 | #1 of 30 | Map |
| Student | 0 | #690 of 819 | #14 of 15 | Map |
| First-home buyer | 68 | #1,061 of 1,977 | #19 of 50 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 63 | #998 of 2,047 | #11 of 51 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | 93 | #42 of 1,543 | #1 of 31 | Map |
| Expat professional | 89 | #42 of 2,047 | #1 of 51 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 73 | #262 of 1,977 | #3 of 50 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 3 | #2,021 of 2,047 | #51 of 51 | Map |
| Cross-border commuter | 18 | #391 of 1,774 | #18 of 51 | Map |
| Outdoor and mountain lover | 0 | #1,946 of 2,047 | #51 of 51 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 7 | #2,017 of 2,047 | #51 of 51 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 63 | #433 of 2,047 | #6 of 51 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 75 | #110 of 2,047 | #2 of 51 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 68 | #1,631 of 2,047 | #49 of 51 | Map |
| Coastal living | not ranked: below the minimum for coast | – | Map | |
| Business owner | 91 | #52 of 2,047 | #1 of 51 | Map |
| Digital native | 72 | #57 of 1,696 | #1 of 36 | Map |
Strengths and trade-offs
Nearby
- Xinglongshan 14 km
- Shuangyang 48 km
- Jiutai 51 km
- Gongzhuling 58 km
- Dehui 79 km
- Yantongshan 86 km
- Jilin 99 km
- Lishu 102 km
Data: Eurostat GISCO LAU 2024; locations EDJNet LAU centres; airports OurAirports; coastline Natural Earth. Updated 2026-10-31. Rankings are decision aids, not advice.