Composite profile
Overall score
72/100
Use the Cesena profile to compare cost framing, transport access, and flood-resilience signals alongside Forlì, Ravenna, and Rimini.
Overall72/100
Affordability72/100
Air quality67/100
Energy70/100
Italy / Southern Europe
Cesena, Italy City Intelligence
Cesena is an Emilia-Romagna city on the Via Emilia between Forlì and Rimini, with an agricultural, food-processing, and university economy, rail links, and Po-plain flood context that shapes its climate-adaptation framing. Cesena is a southern europe city of about ~160K urban in Italy. On the composite city-intelligence score, Cesena sits around the indexed median (72/100).
- Last updated
- 2026-05-16
- Data year
- 2025
- Population
- ~160K urban
Image credit: Image: Uomodis08 / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 3.0
Overall city intelligence
Good72/100
Composite directional score across affordability, air quality, clean energy, and resilience.
Data confidence
Directional
Directional indicators pending integration of verified city-level data.
Verified utility layers
See country hub
Emergency, healthcare, and transport verification status appears on the country hub.
Cesena data table
The table is part of the initial server-rendered HTML and mirrors the key city score cards.
| Metric | Value | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 72/100 | Composite score across major city intelligence modules. |
| Cost of Living | 72/100 | Cesena's cost-of-living profile is a directional indicator pending integration of verified city-level data; structured benchmark context applies. |
| Air Quality | 67/100 | Cesena's air-quality profile is a directional indicator framed against WHO and regional benchmarks; verified city-level measurements appear in the dedicated air-quality dataset section once integrated. |
| Energy | 70/100 | Cesena's energy-readiness profile is a directional indicator that combines national policy framing with city-level adaptation context. |
| Safety | 69/100 | Cesena's safety profile is a directional indicator; verified country-level emergency profiles attach via the country hub where available. |
| Internet Speed | 71/100 | Cesena's connectivity profile is a directional indicator combining national digital-readiness context with widely cited speed-test references. |
| Climate Risk | 66/100 | Cesena's climate-risk profile is a directional indicator combining regional hazard categories with national adaptation capacity. |
| Resilience | 66/100 | Climate adaptation and infrastructure continuity context. |
Safety
Deterministic safety estimates from our index — planning signals derived from country priors and city data, not official crime statistics.
Safety
Overall safety80/100
Low crime82/100
Personal safety81/100
Night safety77/100
Road safety77/100
Cesena ranks in the upper tier of our safety index (80/100), with strong personal-safety and low night-time indicators.
Quality of Life
A composite quality-of-life estimate and its component indicators.
Quality of Life
Quality of life84/100
Healthcare86/100
Education85/100
Green space91/100
Cleanliness84/100
Infrastructure87/100
Mobility68/100
Cesena has a very high quality-of-life estimate (84/100), with notable strengths in healthcare, green space, cleanliness and infrastructure.
Family Friendliness
How the city scores for raising a family, with the indicators that drive it.
Family Friendliness
Family friendliness84/100
Education85/100
Green space91/100
Overall safety80/100
Cesena scores very high for family living (84/100), helped by education access, safety, parks and green space and healthcare.
Digital Nomad Suitability
Suitability for remote workers, based on connectivity, mobility, and livability.
Digital Nomad Suitability
Digital nomad suitability78/100
Walkability82/100
Cycling64/100
Infrastructure87/100
Cesena is high for remote workers (78/100), based on connectivity, affordability, walkability, safety and overall livability and day-to-day amenities.
Retirement Suitability
Suitability for retirement, weighing healthcare, affordability, climate, and environment.
Retirement Suitability
Retirement suitability83/100
Healthcare86/100
Cleanliness84/100
Outdoor lifestyle61/100
Cesena is very high for retirement (83/100), appealing for healthcare access, affordability, a comfortable climate and a clean environment.
Emergency and public safety in Cesena
Local public safety guidance for Cesena, with the country-level emergency contacts that apply when calling for police, fire, or ambulance.
| Service | Number | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| European emergency | 11224/7 | Italy operates 112 as a single emergency number (Numero Unico di Emergenza) across the country. |
For the universal emergency contacts that apply in Cesena, including police, fire, and ambulance, see the Italy emergency profile.
Public safety sources
Each emergency contact above is attributed to an official emergency service or government publisher. Confirm current numbers directly with these sources.
- European Commission: 112 — The European emergency number
Used as the primary attribution for the EU-wide 112 universal emergency number on European country profiles.
Last verified: 2026-05-16
Methodology and the wider source registry are documented on the scoring methodology and data sources pages.
Healthcare and hospitals in Cesena
Healthcare context for Cesena, with national-level information from Italy where city-specific data is not yet verified. This is informational only and does not provide medical advice.
For the national healthcare and public-health context that applies in Cesena, see the Italy healthcare profile, which currently lists no verified national healthcare information.
Related sections: emergency and public safety, scoring methodology, and data sources.
Transport and mobility in Cesena
Local mobility context for Cesena, with national-level context from Italy where city-specific data is not yet verified. This is informational only.
For national transport authorities and operators that apply in Cesena, see the Italy transport profile, which currently lists no verified national transport information.
Related sections: emergency and public safety, healthcare and hospitals, cities directory, countries directory, scoring methodology, data sources.
Air quality dataset
Source-attributed air-quality dataset for Cesena. Verified measurements are surfaced when published from accepted official datasets; transparent fallback is shown otherwise.
Air quality dataset for Cesena
Verified data unavailableLast updated 2026-05-16 / data year 2025
Verified air-quality measurements are not yet published for this location
Source-attributed values for Cesena will appear here after the platform integrates verified measurements from accepted official publishers. Until then, structured air-quality module context remains available on the dedicated module page.
| Metric | Value | Data year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air quality | Verified air-quality measurements are not yet published for this location. | ||
Data provenance
Source attributionGlobal City Intelligence — air-quality dataset
Verified data unavailable- Publisher
- Global City Intelligence
- Last verified
- 2026-05-16
The air-quality dataset begins empty by design. Verified city-level measurements appear here only after they are sourced from accepted publishers (WHO, EEA, US EPA, OpenAQ, OECD, or official national/city environmental agencies).
Methodology and context
Numeric measurements appear in this section only after they are sourced from accepted official publishers. The dataset is independently validated at build time; malformed records cannot ship to production.
- Scoring methodology — how indicators across the platform are constructed.
- Data sources registry — the official sources cited by verified datasets.
- Open the Cesena air-quality module
- Browse the clean-air city collection
Quick answers
Quick, evidence-based answers about Cesena drawn from this profile's indexed cost, climate, safety, economy, education, healthcare and nearby-nature data. Figures are deterministic estimates for orientation — verify specifics with official sources.
Quick answers about Cesena
Is Cesena worth visiting?
Yes — excellent quality of life (84/100), with nearby nature such as Sasso Simone e Simoncello Regional Park, Lake Ridracoli.
Is Cesena good for families?
Excellent (84/100) on safety, schools and green space.
Is Cesena affordable?
More affordable than average; about €1,340/month for one person (estimate).
When is the best time to visit Cesena?
Late spring to early autumn; warmest in Jul, coldest in Jan.
What are Cesena's main industries?
Mainly tourism, hospitality, manufacturing.
What is the climate in Cesena?
A mediterranean climate, averaging about 14.5°C.
Does Cesena have universities?
Higher education is strong (68/100).
What is healthcare like in Cesena?
Healthcare access is strong (69/100).
Is Cesena good for retirement?
Retirement suitability is strong (75/100).
What nature is near Cesena?
Within ~170 km: Sasso Simone e Simoncello Regional Park, Lake Ridracoli.
Explore Cesena modules
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Cost of Living in Cesena
Cesena's cost-of-living profile is a directional indicator pending integration of verified city-level data; structured benchmark context applies.
Air Quality in Cesena
Cesena's air-quality profile is a directional indicator framed against WHO and regional benchmarks; verified city-level measurements appear in the dedicated air-quality dataset section once integrated.
Energy in Cesena
Cesena's energy-readiness profile is a directional indicator that combines national policy framing with city-level adaptation context.
Safety in Cesena
Cesena's safety profile is a directional indicator; verified country-level emergency profiles attach via the country hub where available.
Internet Speed in Cesena
Cesena's connectivity profile is a directional indicator combining national digital-readiness context with widely cited speed-test references.
Climate Risk in Cesena
Cesena's climate-risk profile is a directional indicator combining regional hazard categories with national adaptation capacity.
City rankings
Compare this city against other indexed cities in crawlable ranking tables.
Cost of living in Cesena
Cost of living estimates for Cesena — monthly budgets, rent, food, and transport in the local currency, plus an affordability score for comparison. Planning estimates derived from country baselines, not live prices.
Climate in Cesena
Climate profile for Cesena — Mediterranean climate, annual average 14.5°C, comfort score 87/100. Month-by-month temperatures, rainfall, sunshine, and the best months to visit. Deterministic planning estimates, not a forecast.
Economy and jobs in Cesena
Economy and jobs profile for Cesena — tourism economy, economy score 65/100, key industries including tourism, hospitality, manufacturing. Employment, salary, startup, remote-work, and career indicators. Deterministic planning estimates.
Universities and education in Cesena
Education profile for Cesena — regional education center, education score 63/100, 4 representative universities, plus research, student life, and international-student indicators. Deterministic dataset, not institutional rankings.
Healthcare and retirement in Cesena
Healthcare and retirement profile for Cesena — healthcare access city, healthcare score 69/100, retirement score 75/100. Medical access, specialist and emergency care, affordability, and retirement suitability. Deterministic planning estimates.
Visual guide to Cesena
Source-attributed visual context for Cesena using verified Wikimedia imagery from the existing media catalog, alongside structured city intelligence and planning links. Not a tourism guide or attractions ranking.
Weekend trip planning guide for Cesena
Weekend trip planning checklist for Cesena — links into arrival planning, Summer 2026 travel context, visual orientation, budget tools, transport, public safety, and healthcare context. Not an itinerary, events calendar, hotel-price guide, restaurant guide, or tourism ranking.
Nearby weekend places from Cesena
Source-backed nearby place records for local-first weekend planning, with verification status, official source links, Wikidata identity, and visual context.
Estimate a monthly budget for Cesena
Estimate a monthly budget for Cesena using your own housing, food, transport, healthcare, and lifestyle inputs. Planning estimator only — not an official cost-of-living measurement.
Plan a trip budget for Cesena
Plan a trip budget for Cesena using your own accommodation, food, local transport, activities, travel, healthcare buffer, and emergency buffer inputs. Planning estimator only — not an official travel cost estimate.
Nearby cities from Cesena
Where else nearby you could spend a day or a weekend from Cesena. Links are derived from geographic proximity, shared region, shared natural-recreation areas, transport corridors, and country borders — not popularity or tourism rankings.
Forlì, Italy
Same region · about 18 km from Cesena. Explore Forlì's city intelligence profile.
Rimini, Italy
Same region · about 28 km from Cesena. Explore Rimini's city intelligence profile.
Ravenna, Italy
Nearby city · about 32 km from Cesena. Explore Ravenna's city intelligence profile.
Arezzo, Italy
Same region · about 80 km from Cesena. Explore Arezzo's city intelligence profile.
Bologna, Italy
Same region · about 81 km from Cesena. Explore Bologna's city intelligence profile.
Florence, Italy
Same region · about 88 km from Cesena. Explore Florence's city intelligence profile.
Ferrara, Italy
Same region · about 92 km from Cesena. Explore Ferrara's city intelligence profile.
Pistoia, Italy
Same region · about 108 km from Cesena. Explore Pistoia's city intelligence profile.
Perugia, Italy
Lake cluster · about 114 km from Cesena. Explore Perugia's city intelligence profile.
Siena, Italy
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Cesena FAQ
Common questions about living in, visiting, working in, studying in and retiring to Cesena, answered from the indexed cost-of-living, climate, safety, economy, education, healthcare and nearby-nature data on this profile.
Frequently asked questions about Cesena
Is Cesena worth visiting?
Cesena has a very high quality-of-life estimate (84/100), with notable strengths in healthcare, green space, cleanliness and infrastructure. Visitors can also reach nature such as Sasso Simone e Simoncello Regional Park, Lake Ridracoli and Foreste Casentinesi, Monte Falterona, Campigna National Park within weekend range.
What is it like to live in Cesena?
Cesena has a very high quality-of-life estimate (84/100), with notable strengths in healthcare, green space, cleanliness and infrastructure. It indexes 84/100 for overall quality of life.
How much does it cost to live in Cesena?
A single resident of Cesena spends roughly €1,340 per month, with a one-bedroom rent near €711. Overall the city is more affordable than average for Italy. These are modelled estimates, not live quotes — verify locally.
What should I know about moving to Cesena?
Plan for below-average living costs and check current rents before relocating. Cesena is high for remote workers (78/100), based on connectivity, affordability, walkability, safety and overall livability and day-to-day amenities.
What is the job market like in Cesena?
Cesena's labour market is moderate, with opportunities concentrated in tourism and hospitality, manufacturing and technology. Cesena has a tourism-driven economy with strengths in tourism, hospitality and manufacturing.
Is Cesena good for digital nomads and remote work?
Cesena offers strong infrastructure and amenities for remote professionals, with a remote-work score of 72/100.
What are the education options in Cesena?
Cesena is a regional education center with a mix of universities and research activity in our dataset, spanning fields such as Social Sciences, Medicine and Healthcare.
Is Cesena a good place to study?
Cesena offers a strong student environment, supported by walkable neighborhoods, relatively affordable living and strong quality of life.
What is healthcare like in Cesena?
Cesena has solid baseline healthcare access, supported by hospitals, specialist services, and public-health infrastructure, with a healthcare score of 69/100. Residents have strong access to healthcare across primary, specialist, and emergency care.
Is Cesena a good place to retire?
Cesena offers a combination of healthcare access, safety, and amenities that may appeal to retirees, with a retirement score of 75/100. Residents benefit from parks and green space, walkable streets and broad urban amenities and day-to-day services.
What is the climate like in Cesena?
Cesena has a mediterranean climate, averaging about 14.5°C annually with roughly 800 mm of rain. The hottest month is Jul and the coldest Jan. The driest is typically Jul.
Is Cesena a safe place to live?
Cesena ranks in the upper tier of our safety index (80/100), with strong personal-safety and low night-time indicators.
How easy is it to get around Cesena?
Cesena indexes a walkability score of 82 and a cycling score of 64 out of 100. Check the local operator for live transit routes and fares.
What nature and outdoor places are near Cesena?
Nature destinations within about 170 km of Cesena include Sasso Simone e Simoncello Regional Park, Lake Ridracoli and Foreste Casentinesi, Monte Falterona, Campigna National Park. Each is linked with its official source on the profile.
Is Cesena good for families?
Cesena scores very high for family living (84/100), helped by education access, safety, parks and green space and healthcare.
What outdoor activities are there around Cesena?
Cesena rates 61/100 for outdoor lifestyle and 91/100 for green space. Nearby nature such as Sasso Simone e Simoncello Regional Park, Lake Ridracoli and Foreste Casentinesi, Monte Falterona, Campigna National Park supports day hikes, water activities and weekend trips.
Interpretation
Use the Cesena profile to compare cost framing, transport access, and flood-resilience signals alongside Forlì, Ravenna, and Rimini. Its standout dimensions are cost of living (72/100) and internet speed (71/100). The area most worth watching is climate risk (66/100), where the model registers practical gaps. Data year 2025; last updated 2026-05-16. Drawn from 4 institutional references.
Country context is available on the Italy country page. Related rankings include Overall Intelligence, Quality of Life, Remote Work. See where Cesena appears in global rankings or read the scoring methodology.
Structured indicators on this page are directional and intended for orientation. Verified datasets are being integrated; official sources should be used for critical decisions.
Sources
4 institutional references inform this view, listed below with reliability notes. Structured indicators on this page are directional and intended for orientation; verified datasets are being integrated and official sources should be used for critical decisions.
- UN-Habitat: World Cities Report 2024
Used as a policy and methodology reference for urban exposure and resilience signals.
- European Environment Agency: Air Quality Status Report
Used where European city comparisons need monitored air-quality context.
- NASA: NASA POWER
Used as an energy-resource and weather-normalization reference.
- IPCC: AR6 WGII Chapter 6: Cities, settlements and key infrastructure
Used to explain urban climate vulnerability and adaptation scoring logic.