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Donaustadt or Simmering?

Last updated: August 2026

Donaustadt reaches a Living Score of 63, Simmering 63. Donaustadt is stronger on Safety & Green space, Simmering on Public transport.

The six dimensions side by side

DonaustadtSimmering
Public transport2.95.2
Safety7.87.3
Green space6.93.0
Quiet7.06.5
Air quality8.57.2
Affordability4.94.6

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Frequently asked

Is Donaustadt or Simmering a better place to live?

In the Living Score Donaustadt comes out ahead (Donaustadt 63, Simmering 63). It depends on what matters: Donaustadt is stronger on Safety & Green space, Simmering on Public transport. Source: open data (City of Vienna OGD, OpenStreetMap, Wiener Linien, Statistics Austria).

Which is cheaper, Donaustadt or Simmering?

Rent: Donaustadt ≈ €14/m², Simmering ≈ €13.5/m² — Simmering is cheaper (indexed orientation).

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