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Affoltern vs Altstetten
Comparing two Zurich neighborhoods side by side
Quick answer
Affoltern is CHF 166 cheaper per month for the 3-room comparison. Altstetten reaches Zurich HB 8 min faster. Affoltern is 7 dB quieter.
Affoltern Altstetten Rent (3-room) CHF 1'655 CHF 1'821 Safety 7.5/10 7/10 Noise 48 dB 55 dB Commute to HB 20 min 12 min Green space 6.5/10 5/10 Air quality 7/10 5.5/10 Schools per 10,000 6 4.7 Restaurants per 10,000 5 6 International residents 38% 43% Population 20'000 36'000
The verdict
Choose Affoltern if it's CHF 166 cheaper per month, it's noticeably quieter (48 vs 55 dB), it scores higher on safety (7.5 vs 7/10).
Choose Altstetten if the commute to HB is 8 min shorter — more central and connected.
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