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Best Cities in Austria to Live In 2026
1 city ranked by Livability Score — affordability, safety, internet, democracy & climate.
❓ Living in Austria — Common Questions
What is the best city to live in Austria?▾
Based on our Livability Score, Vienna ranks #1 in Austria with a score of 75/100, and city-centre rent from around $1400/month.
What is the safest city in Austria?▾
By UNODC homicide rate data, Vienna is the safest city in Austria in our database, with a rate of 0.5 per 100,000 people.
How do I get long-term residency or a visa to live in Austria?▾
Austria offers the Austria Red-White-Red Card (complex process). Duration: 1 year (renewable). Key requirement: Points-based system: education, skills, language, age. Also available for self-employed with business plan.. The process is complex. Check individual city pages for full details.