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Best Cities in Estonia to Live In 2026

1 city ranked by Livability Score — affordability, safety, internet, democracy & climate.

Country at a Glance

96/100

Freedom House score

#2

Press freedom rank

72/100

Grid reliability

5yr

Path to PR

22%

Corporate tax

Living in Estonia — Common Questions

What is the best city to live in Estonia?

Based on our Livability Score, Tallinn ranks #1 in Estonia with a score of 76/100, and city-centre rent from around $816/month.

What is the safest city in Estonia?

By UNODC homicide rate data, Tallinn is the safest city in Estonia in our database, with a rate of 1.5 per 100,000 people.

How do I get long-term residency or a visa to live in Estonia?

Estonia offers the Estonia Digital Nomad Visa (moderate process). Duration: Up to 1 year. Key requirement: Active employment or business. Income ≥ €4,500/mo net.. The process is moderate difficulty. Check individual city pages for full details.