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Josefstadt or Meidling?

Last updated: June 2026

Josefstadt reaches a Living Score of 82, Meidling 68. Josefstadt is stronger on Safety & Public transport, Meidling on Affordability.

The six dimensions side by side

JosefstadtMeidling
Safety8.57.0
Public transport7.97.5
Green space3.03.0
Quiet6.86.6
Affordability3.98.9
Urban life8.33.5

Both districts in detail

Josefstadt8th district82Meidling12th district68
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Frequently asked

Is Josefstadt or Meidling a better place to live?

In the Living Score Josefstadt comes out ahead (Josefstadt 82, Meidling 68). It depends on what matters: Josefstadt is stronger on Safety & Public transport, Meidling on Affordability. Source: open data (City of Vienna OGD, OpenStreetMap, Wiener Linien, Statistics Austria).

Which is cheaper, Josefstadt or Meidling?

Rent: Josefstadt ≈ €22/m², Meidling ≈ €15/m² — Meidling is cheaper (indexed orientation).