Composite profile
Overall score
78/100
Use the Stuttgart profile to compare cost framing, transport access, and country-level signals alongside other engineering-led European metros.
Overall78/100
Affordability68/100
Air quality74/100
Energy76/100
Germany / Western Europe
Stuttgart, Germany City Intelligence
Stuttgart is a southwestern German metro with an automotive and engineering anchor, used for comparing engineering-relocation context inside the EU. Stuttgart is a western europe city of about ~2.8M metro in Germany. On the composite city-intelligence score, Stuttgart sits around the indexed median (78/100).
- Last updated
- 2026-05-16
- Data year
- 2025
- Population
- ~2.8M metro
Image credit: Image: Julian Herzog (Website) / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 4.0
Overall city intelligence
Good78/100
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.
Stuttgart data table
The table is part of the initial server-rendered HTML and mirrors the key city score cards.
| Metric | Value | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 78/100 | Composite score across major city intelligence modules. |
| Cost of Living | 68/100 | Stuttgart's cost-of-living profile is a directional indicator pending integration of verified city-level data; structured benchmark context applies. |
| Air Quality | 74/100 | Stuttgart'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 | 76/100 | Stuttgart's energy-readiness profile is a directional indicator that combines national policy framing with city-level adaptation context. |
| Safety | 77/100 | Stuttgart's safety profile is a directional indicator; verified country-level emergency profiles attach via the country hub where available. |
| Internet Speed | 77/100 | Stuttgart's connectivity profile is a directional indicator combining national digital-readiness context with widely cited speed-test references. |
| Climate Risk | 76/100 | Stuttgart's climate-risk profile is a directional indicator combining regional hazard categories with national adaptation capacity. |
| Resilience | 76/100 | 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 crime83/100
Personal safety82/100
Night safety74/100
Road safety78/100
Stuttgart 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 life85/100
Healthcare89/100
Education90/100
Green space83/100
Cleanliness87/100
Infrastructure97/100
Mobility79/100
Stuttgart has a very high quality-of-life estimate (85/100), with notable strengths in healthcare, public transport, 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
Education90/100
Green space83/100
Overall safety80/100
Stuttgart 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 suitability82/100
Walkability94/100
Cycling84/100
Infrastructure97/100
Stuttgart is very high for remote workers (82/100), 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 suitability80/100
Healthcare89/100
Cleanliness87/100
Outdoor lifestyle51/100
Stuttgart is very high for retirement (80/100), appealing for healthcare access, affordability and a clean environment.
Emergency and public safety in Stuttgart
Local public safety guidance for Stuttgart, with the country-level emergency contacts that apply when calling for police, fire, or ambulance.
| Service | Number | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| European emergency | 11224/7 | 112 reaches fire and ambulance dispatch nationwide. |
| Police | 11024/7 | — |
| Fire and ambulance | 11224/7 | — |
For the universal emergency contacts that apply in Stuttgart, including police, fire, and ambulance, see the Germany 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 Stuttgart
Healthcare context for Stuttgart, with national-level information from Germany 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 Stuttgart, see the Germany healthcare profile.
Healthcare sources
Each entry above is attributed to an official government, public health, or recognised health-system publisher. Confirm current information directly with these sources.
- Federal Ministry of Health (Bundesministerium für Gesundheit): Federal Ministry of Health, Germany
Used as the primary attribution for German public-health context.
Last verified: 2026-05-16
Related sections: emergency and public safety, scoring methodology, and data sources.
Transport and mobility in Stuttgart
Local mobility context for Stuttgart, with national-level context from Germany where city-specific data is not yet verified. This is informational only.
For national transport authorities and operators that apply in Stuttgart, see the Germany transport profile.
Transport sources
Each entry above is attributed to an official transport authority, national operator, airport publisher, or government source. Confirm current information directly with these publishers.
- Bundesministerium für Digitales und Verkehr: Federal Ministry for Digital and Transport
Used as the primary federal attribution for German national transport context.
- Deutsche Bahn AG: Deutsche Bahn
Used as the primary attribution for German national rail operator information.
Last verified: 2026-05-16
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 Stuttgart. Verified measurements are surfaced when published from accepted official datasets; transparent fallback is shown otherwise.
Air quality dataset for Stuttgart
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 Stuttgart 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 Stuttgart air-quality module
- Browse the clean-air city collection
Quick answers
Quick, evidence-based answers about Stuttgart 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 Stuttgart
Is Stuttgart worth visiting?
Yes — excellent quality of life (85/100), with nearby nature such as Schönbuch Nature Park, Swabian Jura.
Is Stuttgart good for families?
Excellent (84/100) on safety, schools and green space.
Is Stuttgart affordable?
More affordable than average; about €1,650/month for one person (estimate).
When is the best time to visit Stuttgart?
Late spring to early autumn; warmest in Jul, coldest in Jan.
What are Stuttgart's main industries?
Mainly manufacturing, automotive, technology.
What is the climate in Stuttgart?
A humid continental climate, averaging about 9.1°C.
Does Stuttgart have universities?
Higher education is strong (79/100).
What is healthcare like in Stuttgart?
Healthcare access is strong (78/100).
Is Stuttgart good for retirement?
Retirement suitability is strong (75/100).
What nature is near Stuttgart?
Within ~170 km: Schönbuch Nature Park, Swabian Jura.
Explore Stuttgart modules
City pages link to module and ranking pages so crawlers can move through the topic cluster naturally.
Cost of Living in Stuttgart
Stuttgart's cost-of-living profile is a directional indicator pending integration of verified city-level data; structured benchmark context applies.
Air Quality in Stuttgart
Stuttgart'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 Stuttgart
Stuttgart's energy-readiness profile is a directional indicator that combines national policy framing with city-level adaptation context.
Safety in Stuttgart
Stuttgart's safety profile is a directional indicator; verified country-level emergency profiles attach via the country hub where available.
Internet Speed in Stuttgart
Stuttgart's connectivity profile is a directional indicator combining national digital-readiness context with widely cited speed-test references.
Climate Risk in Stuttgart
Stuttgart'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 Stuttgart
Cost of living estimates for Stuttgart — 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 Stuttgart
Climate profile for Stuttgart — Humid Continental climate, annual average 9.1°C, comfort score 66/100. Month-by-month temperatures, rainfall, sunshine, and the best months to visit. Deterministic planning estimates, not a forecast.
Economy and jobs in Stuttgart
Economy and jobs profile for Stuttgart — industrial city, economy score 80/100, key industries including manufacturing, automotive, technology. Employment, salary, startup, remote-work, and career indicators. Deterministic planning estimates.
Universities and education in Stuttgart
Education profile for Stuttgart — student city, education score 77/100, 6 representative universities, plus research, student life, and international-student indicators. Deterministic dataset, not institutional rankings.
Healthcare and retirement in Stuttgart
Healthcare and retirement profile for Stuttgart — major healthcare center, healthcare score 78/100, retirement score 75/100. Medical access, specialist and emergency care, affordability, and retirement suitability. Deterministic planning estimates.
Neighborhood planning guide for Stuttgart
Structured neighborhood research checklist for Stuttgart — links into transport, public-safety, healthcare, arrival planning, and budgeting tools. Not a real-estate, rental, or safety-ranking service.
Moving to Stuttgart planning guide
Structured relocation research checklist for Stuttgart — links into country context, arrival planning, neighborhood research, cost tools, healthcare, public safety, and transport. Not immigration, visa, tax, legal, financial, medical, or property advice.
Visual guide to Stuttgart
Source-attributed visual context for Stuttgart using verified Wikimedia imagery from the existing media catalog, alongside structured city intelligence and planning links. Not a tourism guide or attractions ranking.
Summer 2026 travel planning guide for Stuttgart
Summer 2026 travel planning checklist for Stuttgart — links into arrival planning, visual orientation, budget tools, transport, public safety, and healthcare context. Not a weather forecast, events calendar, hotel-price guide, or tourism ranking.
Weekend trip planning guide for Stuttgart
Weekend trip planning checklist for Stuttgart — 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 Stuttgart
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 Stuttgart
Estimate a monthly budget for Stuttgart 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 Stuttgart
Plan a trip budget for Stuttgart 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 Stuttgart
Where else nearby you could spend a day or a weekend from Stuttgart. Links are derived from geographic proximity, shared region, shared natural-recreation areas, transport corridors, and country borders — not popularity or tourism rankings.
Heilbronn, Germany
Mountain cluster · about 40 km from Stuttgart. Explore Heilbronn's city intelligence profile.
Karlsruhe, Germany
Nearby city · about 63 km from Stuttgart. Explore Karlsruhe's city intelligence profile.
Baden-Baden, Germany
Mountain cluster · about 69 km from Stuttgart. Explore Baden-Baden's city intelligence profile.
Ulm, Germany
Mountain cluster · about 73 km from Stuttgart. Explore Ulm's city intelligence profile.
Heidelberg, Germany
Nearby city · about 78 km from Stuttgart. Explore Heidelberg's city intelligence profile.
Mannheim, Germany
Mountain cluster · about 95 km from Stuttgart. Explore Mannheim's city intelligence profile.
Ludwigshafen am Rhein, Germany
Mountain cluster · about 95 km from Stuttgart. Explore Ludwigshafen am Rhein's city intelligence profile.
Strasbourg, France
Cross-border · about 107 km from Stuttgart. Explore Strasbourg's city intelligence profile.
Konstanz, Germany
Same corridor · about 124 km from Stuttgart. Explore Konstanz's city intelligence profile.
Würzburg, Germany
Mountain cluster · about 125 km from Stuttgart. Explore Würzburg's city intelligence profile.
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Stuttgart FAQ
Common questions about living in, visiting, working in, studying in and retiring to Stuttgart, answered from the indexed cost-of-living, climate, safety, economy, education, healthcare and nearby-nature data on this profile.
Frequently asked questions about Stuttgart
Is Stuttgart worth visiting?
Stuttgart has a very high quality-of-life estimate (85/100), with notable strengths in healthcare, public transport, green space, cleanliness and infrastructure. Visitors can also reach nature such as Schönbuch Nature Park, Swabian Jura and Schurwald within weekend range.
What is it like to live in Stuttgart?
Stuttgart has a very high quality-of-life estimate (85/100), with notable strengths in healthcare, public transport, green space, cleanliness and infrastructure. It indexes 85/100 for overall quality of life.
How much does it cost to live in Stuttgart?
A single resident of Stuttgart spends roughly €1,650 per month, with a one-bedroom rent near €875. Overall the city is more affordable than average for Germany. These are modelled estimates, not live quotes — verify locally.
What should I know about moving to Stuttgart?
Plan for below-average living costs and check current rents before relocating. Stuttgart is very high for remote workers (82/100), based on connectivity, affordability, walkability, safety and overall livability and day-to-day amenities.
What is the job market like in Stuttgart?
Stuttgart's labour market is very strong, with opportunities concentrated in manufacturing, technology and tourism and hospitality. Stuttgart has a manufacturing-oriented economy with strengths in manufacturing, automotive and technology.
Is Stuttgart good for digital nomads and remote work?
Stuttgart offers strong infrastructure and amenities for remote professionals, with a remote-work score of 83/100.
What are the education options in Stuttgart?
Stuttgart is a student-oriented city with a mix of universities and research activity in our dataset, spanning fields such as Engineering, Computer Science and Economics.
Is Stuttgart a good place to study?
Stuttgart offers a very strong student environment, supported by walkable neighborhoods, relatively affordable living and strong quality of life.
What is healthcare like in Stuttgart?
Stuttgart has a major healthcare center, supported by hospitals, specialist services, and public-health infrastructure, with a healthcare score of 78/100. Residents have very strong access to healthcare across primary, specialist, and emergency care.
Is Stuttgart a good place to retire?
Stuttgart 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 Stuttgart?
Stuttgart has a humid continental climate, averaging about 9.1°C annually with roughly 721 mm of rain. The hottest month is Jul and the coldest Jan. The driest is typically Jan.
Is Stuttgart a safe place to live?
Stuttgart 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 Stuttgart?
Stuttgart indexes a walkability score of 94 and a cycling score of 84 out of 100. Check the local operator for live transit routes and fares.
What nature and outdoor places are near Stuttgart?
Nature destinations within about 170 km of Stuttgart include Schönbuch Nature Park, Swabian Jura and Schurwald. Each is linked with its official source on the profile.
Is Stuttgart good for families?
Stuttgart 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 Stuttgart?
Stuttgart rates 51/100 for outdoor lifestyle and 83/100 for green space. Nearby nature such as Schönbuch Nature Park, Swabian Jura and Schurwald supports day hikes, water activities and weekend trips.
Interpretation
Use the Stuttgart profile to compare cost framing, transport access, and country-level signals alongside other engineering-led European metros. Its standout dimensions are safety (77/100) and internet speed (77/100). The area most worth watching is cost of living (68/100), 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 Germany country page. Related rankings include Overall Intelligence, Quality of Life, Remote Work. See where Stuttgart 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.