Living in Roskilde
Roskilde is a large municipality in Sjælland, Denmark, home to 90,931 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are expat professionals (top 15%, #14 of 95), business owners (top 19%, #18 of 97), digital natives (top 30%, #18 of 61).
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Open in NestlyzerGood to know about Roskilde
- The landscape belongs to Zealand.
- It is right on the coast of the Øresund.
- It is part of Greater Copenhagen, 30 km from the city centre.
- On the shortest day the sun is up for 7 h 01 min and sets around 15:41; in late June it sets around 21:59.
How Roskilde ranks
Scores run 0 to 100 against every municipality in Denmark. Ranks count only the places that pass each profile's minimums, so the totals differ by profile. Local data: official statistics on demographics, education and family, health and elderly, jobs and economy, mobility and connectivity, safety and community and taxes and wealth (local or regional figures, sources on every place page) plus population and geography.
| Profile | Score | In Denmark | In Sjælland | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Young family | 19 | #89 of 91 | #13 of 15 | Map |
| Low-income household | 25 | #85 of 97 | #16 of 17 | Map |
| Low-income family | 16 | #90 of 91 | #14 of 15 | Map |
| Single parent | 21 | #89 of 90 | #14 of 15 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 59 | #58 of 91 | #3 of 15 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 58 | #52 of 91 | #2 of 15 | Map |
| Early retiree | 60 | #43 of 97 | #5 of 17 | Map |
| Single professional | 52 | #24 of 61 | #2 of 6 | Map |
| Young professional | 53 | #26 of 58 | #2 of 4 | Map |
| DINKS | 58 | #19 of 49 | #2 of 3 | Map |
| Remote worker | 54 | #78 of 95 | #15 of 17 | Map |
| Commuter | 62 | #30 of 60 | #2 of 4 | Map |
| Car-free household | 54 | #25 of 45 | #2 of 3 | Map |
| Student | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| First-home buyer | 31 | #87 of 91 | #13 of 15 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 28 | #82 of 97 | #16 of 17 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | 49 | #24 of 49 | #2 of 3 | Map |
| Expat professional | 65 | #14 of 95 | #2 of 17 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 57 | #36 of 91 | #1 of 15 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 36 | #77 of 98 | #16 of 17 | Map |
| Cross-border commuter | not ranked: must-have: a border within 45 km where pay is higher on the other side | – | Map | |
| Outdoor and mountain lover | 33 | #56 of 98 | #13 of 17 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 19 | #83 of 98 | #16 of 17 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 66 | #13 of 98 | #2 of 17 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 71 | #7 of 99 | #1 of 17 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 68 | #53 of 97 | #8 of 17 | Map |
| Coastal living | 68 | #59 of 94 | #7 of 17 | Map |
| Business owner | 70 | #18 of 97 | #2 of 17 | Map |
| Digital native | 52 | #18 of 61 | #1 of 6 | Map |
Strengths and trade-offs
Nearby
- Lejre 11 km
- Høje-Taastrup 12 km
- Greve 14 km
- Solrød 15 km
- Egedal 16 km
- Albertslund 17 km
- Ishøj 17 km
- Vallensbæk 18 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.