Escher Wyss vs Hochschulen

Comparing two Zurich neighborhoods side by side

Escher WyssHochschulen
Rent (3.5-room)CHF 2,250CHF 2,350
Safety7.5/107.5/10
Noise54 dB55 dB
Commute to HB7 min4 min
Green space4/105/10
Air quality5.5/106.5/10
The verdict
Choose Escher Wyss if it's CHF 100 cheaper per month.
Choose Hochschulen if the commute to HB is 3 min shorter — more central and connected, it has better green-space access (5 vs 4/10), there's a denser restaurant scene.
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