Living in Kristianstad
Kristianstad is a large municipality in Sydsverige, Sweden, home to 86,560 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are early retirees (top 34%, #97 of 287), expat professionals (top 41%, #111 of 274), remote workers (top 42%, #114 of 274).
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Open in NestlyzerGood to know about Kristianstad
- It lies on Hammarsjön.
- The Baltic Sea is 14 km away.
- On the shortest day the sun is up for 6 h 56 min and sets around 15:30; in late June it sets around 21:54.
How Kristianstad 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 Sydsverige | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Young family | 44 | #111 of 187 | #35 of 37 | Map |
| Low-income household | 27 | #219 of 284 | #23 of 38 | Map |
| Low-income family | 43 | #80 of 187 | #21 of 37 | Map |
| Single parent | 46 | #94 of 186 | #26 of 37 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 58 | #128 of 187 | #26 of 37 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 51 | #132 of 187 | #22 of 37 | Map |
| Early retiree | 58 | #97 of 287 | #24 of 38 | 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 | 54 | #114 of 274 | #25 of 38 | 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 | 23 | #169 of 187 | #36 of 37 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 40 | #187 of 290 | #20 of 38 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Expat professional | 40 | #111 of 274 | #21 of 38 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 48 | #117 of 187 | #16 of 37 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 38 | #219 of 290 | #20 of 38 | 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 | 31 | #172 of 290 | #16 of 38 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 29 | #207 of 290 | #21 of 38 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 58 | #81 of 290 | #24 of 38 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 47 | #90 of 290 | #21 of 38 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 64 | #187 of 290 | #7 of 38 | Map |
| Coastal living | 61 | #211 of 275 | #28 of 35 | Map |
| Business owner | 39 | #130 of 290 | #28 of 38 | Map |
| Digital native | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map |
Strengths and trade-offs
Nearby
- Bromölla 20 km
- Östra Göinge 24 km
- Sölvesborg 26 km
- Hässleholm 30 km
- Olofström 36 km
- Hörby 37 km
- Höör 40 km
- Osby 41 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.