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Best cities for families in Europe

Cities that balance safety, healthcare, clean air and family-friendly living โ€” ranked for anyone relocating with kids.

The Best cities for families in Europe, ranked by Family score across 34 cities we track in the region. Vienna leads with 78/100, ahead of Zurich and Tallinn.

By region๐ŸŒ Best cities for familiesAsiaNorth America
RankFamily score
  1. 1ViennaAustria78/100
  2. 2ZurichSwitzerland74/100
  3. 3TallinnEstonia73/100
  4. 4ValenciaSpain72/100
  5. 5MunichGermany71/100
  6. 6PragueCzech Republic71/100
  7. 7LyonFrance70/100
  8. 8StuttgartGermany70/100
  9. 9BordeauxFrance70/100
  10. 10PortoPortugal69/100
  11. 11FrankfurtGermany69/100
  12. 12HamburgGermany69/100
  13. 13CologneGermany69/100
  14. 14NiceFrance68/100
  15. 15RotterdamNetherlands68/100
  16. 16AmsterdamNetherlands67/100
  17. 17LisbonPortugal67/100
  18. 18MadridSpain66/100
  19. 19WarsawPoland66/100
  20. 20TurinItaly65/100
  21. 21FlorenceItaly65/100
  22. 22BudapestHungary64/100
  23. 23ManchesterUnited Kingdom64/100
  24. 24MarseilleFrance64/100
  25. 25BerlinGermany63/100
  26. 26BarcelonaSpain63/100
  27. 27DublinIreland62/100
  28. 28RomeItaly61/100
  29. 29AthensGreece61/100
  30. 30IstanbulTurkey60/100
  31. 31NaplesItaly60/100
  32. 32ParisFrance59/100
  33. 33MilanItaly59/100
  34. 34LondonUnited Kingdom57/100
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? Frequently asked questions

Which cities top this ranking?

Vienna leads at 78/100, followed by Zurich and Tallinn. The full ranking of 34 cities is listed above.

How is this ranking calculated?

We sort all 34 cities in our index by Family score. Figures are calibrated estimates, refreshed as we expand coverage โ€” a practical guide, not official statistics.

Can I compare these cities in detail?

Yes. Open any city for its cost of living, rent, taxes, visas and quality of life, or use CostTrekโ€™s side-by-side comparison to weigh two cities against each other.