Alt-Wiedikon vs Langstrasse

Comparing two Zurich neighborhoods side by side

Alt-WiedikonLangstrasse
Rent (3.5-room)CHF 1,950CHF 1,750
Safety7.5/105/10
Noise52 dB68 dB
Commute to HB10 min5 min
Green space6/102.5/10
Air quality6.5/105/10
The verdict
Choose Alt-Wiedikon if it's noticeably quieter (52 vs 68 dB), it scores higher on safety (7.5 vs 5/10), it has better green-space access (6 vs 2.5/10).
Choose Langstrasse if it's CHF 200 cheaper per month, the commute to HB is 5 min shorter — more central and connected, there's a denser restaurant scene.
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