Last updated: June 2026
Hernals reaches a Living Score of 72, Penzing 83. Hernals is stronger on Affordability & Urban life, Penzing on Safety & Public transport.
Is Hernals or Penzing a better place to live?
In the Living Score Penzing comes out ahead (Hernals 72, Penzing 83). It depends on what matters: Hernals is stronger on Affordability & Urban life, Penzing on Safety & Public transport. Source: open data (City of Vienna OGD, OpenStreetMap, Wiener Linien, Statistics Austria).
Which is cheaper, Hernals or Penzing?
Rent: Hernals ≈ €16/m², Penzing ≈ €17.5/m² — Hernals is cheaper (indexed orientation).