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Hernals or Penzing?

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.

The six dimensions side by side

HernalsPenzing
Safety7.58.5
Public transport3.84.7
Green space8.29.4
Quiet7.07.8
Affordability8.27.1
Urban life3.01.9

Both districts in detail

Hernals17th district72Penzing14th district83
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Frequently asked

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).