Living in Moss
Moss is a large municipality in Oslo og Viken, Norway, home to 52,051 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are expat professionals (top 15%, #26 of 183), business owners (top 15%, #42 of 280), early retirees (top 30%, #76 of 254).
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Open in NestlyzerGood to know about Moss
- It is right on the coast of the Skagerrak.
- On the shortest day the sun is up for 6 h 03 min and sets around 15:17; in late June it sets around 22:39.
How Moss ranks
Scores run 0 to 100 against every municipality in Norway. Ranks count only the places that pass each profile's minimums, so the totals differ by profile. Local data: official statistics on affordability, demographics, education and family, health and elderly, jobs and economy, mobility and connectivity and safety and community (local or regional figures, sources on every place page) plus population and geography.
| Profile | Score | In Norway | In Oslo og Viken | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Young family | 45 | #84 of 124 | #37 of 42 | Map |
| Low-income household | 12 | #209 of 228 | #39 of 45 | Map |
| Low-income family | 33 | #82 of 116 | #32 of 40 | Map |
| Single parent | 41 | #75 of 109 | #29 of 36 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 60 | #51 of 124 | #10 of 42 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 57 | #63 of 124 | #23 of 42 | Map |
| Early retiree | 54 | #76 of 254 | #10 of 47 | Map |
| Single professional | 35 | #31 of 47 | #16 of 22 | Map |
| Young professional | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| DINKS | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Remote worker | 47 | #121 of 183 | #23 of 37 | Map |
| Commuter | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Car-free household | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Student | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| First-home buyer | 25 | #81 of 116 | #32 of 40 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 16 | #259 of 280 | #37 of 49 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Expat professional | 59 | #26 of 183 | #14 of 37 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 62 | #40 of 124 | #16 of 42 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 14 | #341 of 346 | #49 of 52 | 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 | 22 | #329 of 335 | #49 of 52 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 0 | #340 of 346 | #48 of 52 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 62 | #40 of 335 | #18 of 52 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 64 | #23 of 359 | #12 of 52 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 64 | #130 of 280 | #19 of 49 | Map |
| Coastal living | 65 | #104 of 266 | #9 of 48 | Map |
| Business owner | 57 | #42 of 280 | #20 of 49 | Map |
| Digital native | 24 | #36 of 48 | #16 of 22 | Map |
Strengths and trade-offs
Nearby
- Horten 12 km
- Råde 15 km
- Våler (Viken) 15 km
- Vestby 15 km
- Tønsberg 22 km
- Holmestrand 25 km
- Frogn 26 km
- Færder 26 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.