Living in Changling (Jilin)

Changling (Jilin) is a large place in Jilin, China, home to 55,841 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are climate-conscious movers (top 4%, #81 of 2,047), rural value seekers (top 20%, #408 of 2,047), nature lovers (top 22%, #441 of 2,047).

Residents55,841
Density– per km²
Area– km²
Hub airport139 km (Changchun Longjia International)
Nearest city of 100k+96 km
Within 30 km55,800 people
Terrain around itabout 190 m, height range 30 m
Main railway line53.4 km
Distance to Beijing790 km
Within 10 km55,841 people
LandscapeManchurian Plain
Winter daylight8 h 51 min, sunset 9:08

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How Changling (Jilin) 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.

ProfileScoreIn ChinaIn Jilin
Young family57#1,588 of 1,977#45 of 50Map
Low-income household33#1,959 of 2,047#51 of 51Map
Low-income family61#1,772 of 1,977#47 of 50Map
Single parent60#1,814 of 1,977#48 of 50Map
Pensioner couple56#1,795 of 1,977#36 of 50Map
Single pensioner66#1,780 of 1,977#44 of 50Map
Early retiree61#1,630 of 2,047#17 of 51Map
Single professionalnot ranked: below the minimum for regional access–Map
Young professionalnot ranked: below the minimum for commute–Map
DINKSnot ranked: below the minimum for regional access–Map
Remote worker54#1,940 of 2,047#48 of 51Map
Commuternot ranked: below the minimum for commute–Map
Car-free householdnot ranked: below the minimum for commute–Map
Studentnot ranked: below the minimum for campus–Map
First-home buyer28#1,943 of 1,977#50 of 50Map
Budget-constrained mover45#1,890 of 2,047#50 of 51Map
Urban lifestyle seekernot ranked: below the minimum for regional access–Map
Expat professional2#1,959 of 2,047#50 of 51Map
Healthcare-first mover38#1,792 of 1,977#49 of 50Map
Nature-focused household77#441 of 2,047#9 of 51Map
Cross-border commuter0#1,674 of 1,774#51 of 51Map
Outdoor and mountain lover16#1,564 of 2,047#37 of 51Map
Rural value seeker64#408 of 2,047#6 of 51Map
High-net-worth mover40#1,794 of 2,047#48 of 51Map
Lottery winner24#1,887 of 2,047#51 of 51Map
Climate-resilient relocation78#81 of 2,047#13 of 51Map
Coastal livingnot ranked: below the minimum for coast–Map
Business owner0#1,969 of 2,047#51 of 51Map
Digital nativenot ranked: below the minimum for regional access–Map

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Climate exposure (estimate: coastal and river flooding, heat; 100 = low)100
  • Services nearby (people within 10 km: shops, doctors, cafes, transport)99
  • Green space81
  • Education and family81
  • Flat land (terrain relief)78
  • Universities in town (universities and universities of applied sciences within 10 km)57
  • University-town character (universities relative to the people nearby)57
  • Affordability56
  • Climate (mild and sunny: climate class and winter daylight)45
  • One-day truck radius (residents within 300 km, across borders)38
  • Home market (residents of the same country within 150 km)35
  • Foundation28
  • City scale (people within 10 km: big-city life, transit, scenes)24
  • Lifestyle and amenities22
  • Jobs and economy21
  • Mobility and connectivity15
  • Market reach (residents within 100 km, across borders)3
  • Freight access (motorway, rail, port)0
  • Port access (major sea or inland port)0
  • Chemical park nearby (sites with pipeline links)0
  • Mountains and water (terrain relief, lakes and the sea nearby)0
  • National border nearby (straight line)0
  • Financial centre (banking and capital markets) within commuting distance0
  • Commodity-trading or gold hub within commuting distance0
  • Crypto hub within commuting distance0
  • Wealth-management centre within commuting distance0

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Data: Eurostat GISCO LAU 2024; locations EDJNet LAU centres; airports OurAirports; coastline Natural Earth. Updated 2026-10-31. Rankings are decision aids, not advice.