🏙️Germany
Stuttgart
Home to major automotive giants, Stuttgart offers strong salaries and green living with a calm, family-friendly vibe.
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Population
635,000
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Highlight
Automotive and engineering hub
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Country
Germany
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Air Quality
Good to Moderate
Automotive powerhouse with green hills and high salaries
Quick stats
Cost Index
74/100
Rent (1BR center)
€1,600–2,400/month
Median Salary
€4,200–5,000 gross
Internet
200–500 Mbps
Safety
Very safe
Transport
S-Bahn spine; U-Bahn and buses
Areas & industries
Popular Neighborhoods
Stuttgart-WestDegerlochVaihingenFeuerbachBad Cannstatt
Key Sectors
AutomotiveEngineeringResearchManufacturing
✓ Advantages
- •High salaries in engineering
- •Green spaces and vineyards
- •Excellent apprenticeship culture
- •Strong economy
! Considerations
- •High housing costs
- •Hilly terrain (commuting)
- •Quieter nightlife
Stuttgart FAQs
Car needed?
Public transit is strong, but a car helps for suburban commutes and trips to the countryside.
International schools?
Yes, several in the metro region serving expat families.
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