Migration Fit

Kumla

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Kumla is a city in Sweden. Rent is 9.03 (from scb_bo0501_hyresundersokning_2025). The unemployment rate is 7.7 (from arbetsformedlingen_kommun_arbetsloshet_2025). Some metrics are not yet available at city level and show country or region estimates. Data from official sources, last checked 2026-06-13.

Average net cold rent 9.03 scb_bo0501_hyresundersokning_2025
Unemployment rate 7.7 arbetsformedlingen_kommun_arbetsloshet_2025

Official sources · Fresh · Last checked 2026-06-13

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Country: Sweden · Population 22,745 people · Last checked

Work & income

Work & labour market

Work & labour market — 2 metric(s).
Metric Value Source Observed Confidence
Unemployment rate 7.7 arbetsformedlingen_kommun_arbetsloshet_2025 Source-backed BFresh
Kumla has Unemployment rate at 7.7, observed on 2026-06-12 from arbetsformedlingen_kommun_arbetsloshet_2025.
Median full-time gross salary (regional) 3,240 Regional median (Kreis) scb_slp_2024 Source-backed BFresh
Kumla has Median full-time gross salary (regional) at 3,240, observed on 2026-06-12 from scb_slp_2024.

For labour-market indicators, lower unemployment is usually easier to interpret as a stronger local job market; occupation-specific salary rows should be compared within the same occupation.

Cost & housing

Cost & income

Cost & income — 5 metric(s).
Metric Value Source Observed Confidence
groceries_monthly_eur 370 EUR/month Country average (Eurostat prc_ppp_ind groceries & household services PLI, EU27=100 baseline converted to EUR via HICP) Eurostat — Comparative price levels and HICP (prc_ppp_ind, prc_hicp_midx) Official AFresh
Kumla has groceries_monthly_eur at 370 EUR/month, observed on 2024-12-31 from Eurostat — Comparative price levels and HICP (prc_ppp_ind, prc_hicp_midx).
utilities_monthly_eur 57 EUR/month Country average (Eurostat nrg_pc_204 electricity band 1D + nrg_pc_202 gas band D2, weighted by national consumption mix and heating-degree-day share) Eurostat — Household energy prices (nrg_pc_204 electricity, nrg_pc_202 gas) Official AFresh
Kumla has utilities_monthly_eur at 57 EUR/month, observed on 2024-12-31 from Eurostat — Household energy prices (nrg_pc_204 electricity, nrg_pc_202 gas).
net_income_eur_month 2,790 EUR/month Country average (single, 100% average wage; DE primary from BMF Lohnsteuer, other countries from OECD Taxing Wages) OECD — Taxing Wages (DF_TAXINGWAGES) tax wedge and net income details.sourceType.intergovernmental BFresh
Kumla has net_income_eur_month at 2,790 EUR/month, observed on 2024-12-31 from OECD — Taxing Wages (DF_TAXINGWAGES) tax wedge and net income.
net_income_couple_eur_month 3,302 EUR/month Country average (married one earner, 100% average wage; DE primary from BMF Lohnsteuer Steuerklasse III, other countries from OECD Taxing Wages) OECD — Taxing Wages (DF_TAXINGWAGES) tax wedge and net income details.sourceType.intergovernmental BFresh
Kumla has net_income_couple_eur_month at 3,302 EUR/month, observed on 2024-12-31 from OECD — Taxing Wages (DF_TAXINGWAGES) tax wedge and net income.
net_income_family_eur_month 3,784 EUR/month Country average (married one earner with two children, 100% average wage; DE primary from BMF Lohnsteuer Steuerklasse III with Kindergeld considered, other countries from OECD Taxing Wages) OECD — Taxing Wages (DF_TAXINGWAGES) tax wedge and net income details.sourceType.intergovernmental BFresh
Kumla has net_income_family_eur_month at 3,784 EUR/month, observed on 2024-12-31 from OECD — Taxing Wages (DF_TAXINGWAGES) tax wedge and net income.

Housing

Housing — 1 metric(s).
Metric Value Source Observed Confidence
Average net cold rent 9.03 scb_bo0501_hyresundersokning_2025 Source-backed BFresh
Kumla has Average net cold rent at 9.03, observed on 2026-06-12 from scb_bo0501_hyresundersokning_2025.

Quality of life & safety

Connectivity

Connectivity — 4 metric(s).
Metric Value Source Observed Confidence
Gigabit broadband availability 91 City (Gemeinde) pts_bredbandskartan_2025 Source-backed BFresh
Kumla has Gigabit broadband availability at 91, observed on 2026-06-12 from pts_bredbandskartan_2025.
Nearest scheduled airport IATA ORB code City centroid to nearest scheduled-service airport OurAirports — airports.csv details.sourceType.open_data AFresh
Kumla has Nearest scheduled airport IATA at ORB code, observed on 2026-06-13 from OurAirports — airports.csv.
Nearest scheduled airport distance 13.1 km Great-circle distance; driving time not implied OurAirports — airports.csv details.sourceType.open_data AFresh

cheaper than 78% of cities in Sweden (rank 45 of 200); 55% below the median
Kumla has Nearest scheduled airport distance at 13.1 km, observed on 2026-06-13 from OurAirports — airports.csv.
Nearest airport direct destinations 2 count Direct destinations from ORB OpenFlights — routes.dat details.sourceType.open_data AFresh

worse than 90% of cities in Sweden (rank 20 of 200); 33% below the median
Kumla has Nearest airport direct destinations at 2 count, observed on 2026-06-13 from OpenFlights — routes.dat.
Confidence A official B aggregator C modelled D community Freshness Fresh Aging Stale

Data coverage

What is measured at city level for Kumla, and what is currently inherited or still being collected.

7 city-level metrics· 5 country-level· Not yet city-level:Income & taxesSafetyHealthcareEducation: No official registry existsEnvironment & climateAir qualityDemographics: Destatis AZR publishes national top-10 (collected separately for country page)

Official city handoff

Official municipal and transport links for Kumla.
Field Source Last updated
City portal Kumla kommun - official municipal portal
Statistics portal SCB Open Data API - BE0101A BefolkningCKM (Kumla kommun)
Immigration office Migrationsverket - service center (national intake, Kumla)
Newcomer service Arbetsförmedlingen - Etablering (Kumla)
Public transport Länstrafiken Örebro

Frequently asked about Kumla

How much is rent in Kumla?

Rent varies by district and apartment size. Check the Cost & housing table on this page for the latest sourced figure with observation date.

What salary can I expect in Kumla?

Salaries depend on sector and experience. The median net salary shown in the tables is from official statistics. Tech and professional roles typically pay above the median.

Is Kumla safe?

Safety indicators are in the Quality of life table where available. Community-sourced crime indices are labelled grade D. Use official local police statistics for decisions.

What data is city-level vs estimated?

7 metrics are measured at city level. 5 are country or region estimates shown as fallback. See the Data coverage section for details.

When was Kumla’s data last updated?

Most recent check: 2026-06-13. Each metric also carries its own observation date in the table. The data coverage section shows the next scheduled refresh.

Where do Kumla figures come from?

From official statistical and government bodies and recognized international organizations. Each visible value links to its source where available.

Is this immigration or tax advice?

No. It is informational reference data. Confirm important figures against the linked official source before acting.


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Official sources

  1. Eurostat (European Commission)
City data se-kumla.json JSON cities.csv CSV JSON Catalog