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Sodankylä Keskus vs Vaalajärvi
Sodankylä Keskus and Vaalajärvi compared across 15+ indicators with real values. The "Better" column shows which area wins on metrics that have an objective direction.
| Metric | Sodankylä Keskus | Vaalajärvi | Better |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quality Index | 58 | 54 | Sodankylä Keskus |
| Population | 5,259 | 260 | Sodankylä Keskus |
| Median Income | 27,320 € | 24,709 € | Sodankylä Keskus |
| Unemployment Rate | 2.5 % | 5.0 % | Sodankylä Keskus |
| Foreign-Language Speakers | 3.4 % | 3.4 % | — |
| Ownership Rate | 59.5 % | 87.2 % | — |
| Rental Rate | 39.1 % | 12.0 % | — |
| Avg. Apt. Size | 79.2 m² | 94.9 m² | Vaalajärvi |
| Detached Houses | 78.1 % | 100.0 % | Vaalajärvi |
| Pop. Density | 2 /km² | 1 /km² | Sodankylä Keskus |
| Children (0-6) | 5.3 % | 5.4 % | Vaalajärvi |
| Student Share | 4.3 % | 5.4 % | Vaalajärvi |
| Property Price (€/m²) | 1,089 €/m² | 0 €/m² | — |
| Crimes / 1000 res. | 80.3 | 80.3 | Tie |
| Walkability (0–100) | 54 | 35 | Sodankylä Keskus |
| Transit Stop Density | 0.1 /km² | 0.1 /km² | Tie |
| Air Quality Index | 19.0 | 18.5 | Vaalajärvi |