Living in Kalmar
Kalmar is a large municipality in Småland med öarna, Sweden, home to 72,304 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are early retirees (top 42%, #118 of 287), retired couples (top 63%, #117 of 187), outdoor and mountain lovers (top 66%, #189 of 290).
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Open in NestlyzerGood to know about Kalmar
- The Baltic Sea is 3 km away.
- On the shortest day the sun is up for 6 h 47 min and sets around 15:17; in late June it sets around 21:50.
How Kalmar ranks
Scores run 0 to 100 against every municipality in Sweden. 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, safety and community and taxes and wealth (local or regional figures, sources on every place page) plus population and geography.
| Profile | Score | In Sweden | In Småland med öarna | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Young family | 23 | #174 of 187 | #17 of 18 | Map |
| Low-income household | 21 | #256 of 284 | #32 of 34 | Map |
| Low-income family | 20 | #180 of 187 | #18 of 18 | Map |
| Single parent | 22 | #179 of 186 | #18 of 18 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 59 | #117 of 187 | #12 of 18 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 53 | #125 of 187 | #17 of 18 | Map |
| Early retiree | 57 | #118 of 287 | #12 of 34 | Map |
| Single professional | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Young professional | not ranked: below the minimum for commute | – | Map | |
| DINKS | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Remote worker | 46 | #223 of 274 | #30 of 34 | Map |
| Commuter | not ranked: below the minimum for commute | – | Map | |
| Car-free household | not ranked: below the minimum for commute | – | Map | |
| Student | not ranked: below the minimum for campus | – | Map | |
| First-home buyer | 11 | #184 of 187 | #17 of 18 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 28 | #250 of 290 | #33 of 34 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Expat professional | 23 | #194 of 274 | #21 of 34 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 46 | #127 of 187 | #16 of 18 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 35 | #230 of 290 | #33 of 34 | 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 | 29 | #189 of 290 | #22 of 34 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 25 | #221 of 290 | #33 of 34 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 53 | #107 of 290 | #5 of 34 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 38 | #133 of 290 | #8 of 34 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 49 | #286 of 290 | #34 of 34 | Map |
| Coastal living | 62 | #191 of 275 | #24 of 33 | Map |
| Business owner | 17 | #197 of 290 | #21 of 34 | Map |
| Digital native | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map |
Strengths and trade-offs
Nearby
- Mörbylånga 10 km
- Nybro 27 km
- Borgholm 30 km
- Torsås 35 km
- Mönsterås 39 km
- Emmaboda 49 km
- Högsby 57 km
- Oskarshamn 65 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.