Altstetten vs Oerlikon

Comparing two Zurich neighborhoods side by side

Quick answer
Altstetten is CHF 48 cheaper per month for the 3-room comparison. Oerlikon reaches Zurich HB 1 min faster. Both have the same 55 dB neighborhood noise value.
AltstettenOerlikon
Rent (3-room)CHF 1'821CHF 1'869
Safety7/107/10
Noise55 dB55 dB
Commute to HB12 min11 min
Green space5/104.5/10
Air quality5.5/106/10
Schools per 10,0004.76.4
Restaurants per 10,000615
International residents43%42%
Population36'00025'000
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These are neighborhood-level comparison values, not address-level facts. Rent is based on the Mietpreiserhebung 2024; some values are derived estimates or modelled scores. Read the methodology and limitations.

Rents: 3-room private rentals, 2024 net medians; some neighborhoods share a survey area. Noise, safety and air values are legacy editorial area estimates with unverified provenance, not current measurements or official ratings.

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