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Ottakring or Penzing?

Last updated: June 2026

Ottakring reaches a Living Score of 75, Penzing 83. Ottakring is stronger on Public transport & Affordability, Penzing on Safety & Green space.

The six dimensions side by side

OttakringPenzing
Safety6.88.5
Public transport7.94.7
Green space4.89.4
Quiet6.67.8
Affordability8.97.1
Urban life4.61.9

Both districts in detail

Ottakring16th district75Penzing14th district83
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Frequently asked

Is Ottakring or Penzing a better place to live?

In the Living Score Penzing comes out ahead (Ottakring 75, Penzing 83). It depends on what matters: Ottakring is stronger on Public transport & Affordability, Penzing on Safety & Green space. Source: open data (City of Vienna OGD, OpenStreetMap, Wiener Linien, Statistics Austria).

Which is cheaper, Ottakring or Penzing?

Rent: Ottakring ≈ €15/m², Penzing ≈ €17.5/m² — Ottakring is cheaper (indexed orientation).