Composite profile
Overall score
67/100
Use the Larissa profile to compare cost framing, transport access, and climate-adaptation context alongside Greek regional peers.
Overall67/100
Affordability78/100
Air quality63/100
Energy66/100
Greece / Southern Europe
Larissa, Greece City Intelligence
Larissa is the capital of the Thessaly region in central Greece and a transport and agricultural hub on the Athens-Thessaloniki rail and motorway axis, with healthcare framing anchored by a regional university hospital and a continental climate that shapes heat-and-water adaptation context. Larissa is a southern europe city of about ~280K metro in Greece. On the composite city-intelligence score, Larissa sits below the indexed median, with practical gaps to close (67/100).
- Last updated
- 2026-05-16
- Data year
- 2025
- Population
- ~280K metro
Image credit: Image: William Gell / Wikimedia Commons, Public domain
Overall city intelligence
Mixed67/100
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.
Larissa data table
The table is part of the initial server-rendered HTML and mirrors the key city score cards.
| Metric | Value | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 67/100 | Composite score across major city intelligence modules. |
| Cost of Living | 78/100 | Larissa's cost-of-living profile is a directional indicator pending integration of verified city-level data; structured benchmark context applies. |
| Air Quality | 63/100 | Larissa'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 | 66/100 | Larissa's energy-readiness profile is a directional indicator that combines national policy framing with city-level adaptation context. |
| Safety | 65/100 | Larissa's safety profile is a directional indicator; verified country-level emergency profiles attach via the country hub where available. |
| Internet Speed | 67/100 | Larissa's connectivity profile is a directional indicator combining national digital-readiness context with widely cited speed-test references. |
| Climate Risk | 63/100 | Larissa's climate-risk profile is a directional indicator combining regional hazard categories with national adaptation capacity. |
| Resilience | 63/100 | 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 safety70/100
Low crime71/100
Personal safety71/100
Night safety67/100
Road safety69/100
Larissa is estimated to be a generally safe city (70/100 in our safety index), with solid personal-safety indicators.
Quality of Life
A composite quality-of-life estimate and its component indicators.
Quality of Life
Quality of life78/100
Healthcare75/100
Education77/100
Green space93/100
Cleanliness73/100
Infrastructure77/100
Mobility63/100
Larissa has a high quality-of-life estimate (78/100), with notable strengths in healthcare and green space.
Family Friendliness
How the city scores for raising a family, with the indicators that drive it.
Family Friendliness
Family friendliness77/100
Education77/100
Green space93/100
Overall safety70/100
Larissa scores high for family living (77/100), helped by education access, parks and green space and healthcare.
Digital Nomad Suitability
Suitability for remote workers, based on connectivity, mobility, and livability.
Digital Nomad Suitability
Digital nomad suitability74/100
Walkability77/100
Cycling53/100
Infrastructure77/100
Larissa is high for remote workers (74/100), based on connectivity, affordability, walkability and overall livability and day-to-day amenities.
Retirement Suitability
Suitability for retirement, weighing healthcare, affordability, climate, and environment.
Retirement Suitability
Retirement suitability78/100
Healthcare75/100
Cleanliness73/100
Outdoor lifestyle68/100
Larissa is high for retirement (78/100), appealing for healthcare access, affordability and a comfortable climate.
Emergency and public safety in Larissa
Local public safety guidance for Larissa, with the country-level emergency contacts that apply when calling for police, fire, or ambulance.
For the universal emergency contacts that apply in Larissa, including police, fire, and ambulance, see the Greece emergency profile, which currently lists no verified national contacts.
Methodology and the wider source registry are documented on the scoring methodology and data sources pages.
Healthcare and hospitals in Larissa
Healthcare context for Larissa, with national-level information from Greece 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 Larissa, see the Greece 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 Larissa
Local mobility context for Larissa, with national-level context from Greece where city-specific data is not yet verified. This is informational only.
For national transport authorities and operators that apply in Larissa, see the Greece 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 Larissa. Verified measurements are surfaced when published from accepted official datasets; transparent fallback is shown otherwise.
Air quality dataset for Larissa
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 Larissa 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 Larissa air-quality module
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Quick answers
Quick, evidence-based answers about Larissa 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 Larissa
Is Larissa worth visiting?
Yes — strong quality of life (78/100), with nearby nature such as Lake Karla, Antichasia Mountains.
Is Larissa good for families?
Strong (77/100) on safety, schools and green space.
Is Larissa affordable?
More affordable than average; about €1,080/month for one person (estimate).
When is the best time to visit Larissa?
Late spring to early autumn; warmest in Jul, coldest in Jan.
What are Larissa's main industries?
Mainly tourism, hospitality, education.
What is the climate in Larissa?
A mediterranean climate, averaging about 17.0°C.
Does Larissa have universities?
Higher education is good (62/100).
What is healthcare like in Larissa?
Healthcare access is good (63/100).
Is Larissa good for retirement?
Retirement suitability is strong (75/100).
What nature is near Larissa?
Within ~170 km: Lake Karla, Antichasia Mountains.
Explore Larissa modules
City pages link to module and ranking pages so crawlers can move through the topic cluster naturally.
Cost of Living in Larissa
Larissa's cost-of-living profile is a directional indicator pending integration of verified city-level data; structured benchmark context applies.
Air Quality in Larissa
Larissa'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 Larissa
Larissa's energy-readiness profile is a directional indicator that combines national policy framing with city-level adaptation context.
Safety in Larissa
Larissa's safety profile is a directional indicator; verified country-level emergency profiles attach via the country hub where available.
Internet Speed in Larissa
Larissa's connectivity profile is a directional indicator combining national digital-readiness context with widely cited speed-test references.
Climate Risk in Larissa
Larissa'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 Larissa
Cost of living estimates for Larissa — 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 Larissa
Climate profile for Larissa — Mediterranean climate, annual average 17°C, comfort score 96/100. Month-by-month temperatures, rainfall, sunshine, and the best months to visit. Deterministic planning estimates, not a forecast.
Economy and jobs in Larissa
Economy and jobs profile for Larissa — tourism economy, economy score 65/100, key industries including tourism, hospitality, education. Employment, salary, startup, remote-work, and career indicators. Deterministic planning estimates.
Universities and education in Larissa
Education profile for Larissa — regional education center, education score 58/100, 4 representative universities, plus research, student life, and international-student indicators. Deterministic dataset, not institutional rankings.
Healthcare and retirement in Larissa
Healthcare and retirement profile for Larissa — healthcare access city, healthcare score 63/100, retirement score 75/100. Medical access, specialist and emergency care, affordability, and retirement suitability. Deterministic planning estimates.
Visual guide to Larissa
Source-attributed visual context for Larissa 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 Larissa
Weekend trip planning checklist for Larissa — 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 Larissa
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 Larissa
Estimate a monthly budget for Larissa 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 Larissa
Plan a trip budget for Larissa 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 Larissa
Where else nearby you could spend a day or a weekend from Larissa. Links are derived from geographic proximity, shared region, shared natural-recreation areas, transport corridors, and country borders — not popularity or tourism rankings.
Volos, Greece
Mountain cluster · about 55 km from Larissa. Explore Volos's city intelligence profile.
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Same region · about 120 km from Larissa. Explore Thessaloniki's city intelligence profile.
Ioannina, Greece
Mountain cluster · about 134 km from Larissa. Explore Ioannina's city intelligence profile.
Patras, Greece
Same region · about 166 km from Larissa. Explore Patras's city intelligence profile.
Acharnes, Greece
Same region · about 207 km from Larissa. Explore Acharnes's city intelligence profile.
Peristeri, Greece
Same region · about 211 km from Larissa. Explore Peristeri's city intelligence profile.
Ohrid, North Macedonia
Cross-border · about 214 km from Larissa. Explore Ohrid's city intelligence profile.
Nikaia, Greece
Same region · about 214 km from Larissa. Explore Nikaia's city intelligence profile.
Athens, Greece
Same region · about 216 km from Larissa. Explore Athens's city intelligence profile.
Piraeus, Greece
Same region · about 217 km from Larissa. Explore Piraeus's city intelligence profile.
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Larissa FAQ
Common questions about living in, visiting, working in, studying in and retiring to Larissa, answered from the indexed cost-of-living, climate, safety, economy, education, healthcare and nearby-nature data on this profile.
Frequently asked questions about Larissa
Is Larissa worth visiting?
Larissa has a high quality-of-life estimate (78/100), with notable strengths in healthcare and green space. Visitors can also reach nature such as Lake Karla, Antichasia Mountains and Mount Olympus within weekend range.
What is it like to live in Larissa?
Larissa has a high quality-of-life estimate (78/100), with notable strengths in healthcare and green space. It indexes 78/100 for overall quality of life.
How much does it cost to live in Larissa?
A single resident of Larissa spends roughly €1,080 per month, with a one-bedroom rent near €573. Overall the city is more affordable than average for Greece. These are modelled estimates, not live quotes — verify locally.
What should I know about moving to Larissa?
Plan for below-average living costs and check current rents before relocating. Larissa is high for remote workers (74/100), based on connectivity, affordability, walkability and overall livability and day-to-day amenities.
What is the job market like in Larissa?
Larissa's labour market is moderate, with opportunities concentrated in tourism and hospitality, technology and education and research. Larissa has a tourism-driven economy with strengths in tourism, hospitality and education.
Is Larissa good for digital nomads and remote work?
Larissa offers solid infrastructure and amenities for remote professionals, with a remote-work score of 70/100.
What are the education options in Larissa?
Larissa is a regional education center with a mix of universities and research activity in our dataset, spanning fields such as Social Sciences, Engineering and Medicine.
Is Larissa a good place to study?
Larissa offers a strong student environment, supported by walkable neighborhoods, relatively affordable living and strong quality of life.
What is healthcare like in Larissa?
Larissa has solid baseline healthcare access, supported by hospitals, specialist services, and public-health infrastructure, with a healthcare score of 63/100. Residents have solid access to healthcare across primary, specialist, and emergency care.
Is Larissa a good place to retire?
Larissa 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 Larissa?
Larissa has a mediterranean climate, averaging about 17.0°C annually with roughly 651 mm of rain. The hottest month is Jul and the coldest Jan. The driest is typically Jul.
Is Larissa a safe place to live?
Larissa is estimated to be a generally safe city (70/100 in our safety index), with solid personal-safety indicators.
How easy is it to get around Larissa?
Larissa indexes a walkability score of 77 and a cycling score of 53 out of 100. Check the local operator for live transit routes and fares.
What nature and outdoor places are near Larissa?
Nature destinations within about 170 km of Larissa include Lake Karla, Antichasia Mountains and Mount Olympus. Each is linked with its official source on the profile.
Is Larissa good for families?
Larissa scores high for family living (77/100), helped by education access, parks and green space and healthcare.
What outdoor activities are there around Larissa?
Larissa rates 68/100 for outdoor lifestyle and 93/100 for green space. Nearby nature such as Lake Karla, Antichasia Mountains and Mount Olympus supports day hikes, water activities and weekend trips.
Interpretation
Use the Larissa profile to compare cost framing, transport access, and climate-adaptation context alongside Greek regional peers. Its standout dimensions are cost of living (78/100) and internet speed (67/100). The area most worth watching is climate risk (63/100), 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 Greece country page. Related rankings include Overall Intelligence, Quality of Life, Remote Work. See where Larissa 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.