Langstrasse vs Oerlikon

Comparing two Zurich neighborhoods side by side

Quick answer
Oerlikon is CHF 111 cheaper per month for the 3-room comparison. Langstrasse reaches Zurich HB 6 min faster. Oerlikon is 13 dB quieter.
LangstrasseOerlikon
Rent (3-room)CHF 1'980CHF 1'869
Safety5/107/10
Noise68 dB55 dB
Commute to HB5 min11 min
Green space2.5/104.5/10
Air quality5/106/10
Schools per 10,0005.26.4
Restaurants per 10,0006515
International residents52%42%
Population11'50025'000
The verdict
Choose Langstrasse if the commute to HB is 6 min shorter — more central and connected, there's a denser restaurant scene.
Choose Oerlikon if it's CHF 111 cheaper per month, it's noticeably quieter (55 vs 68 dB), it scores higher on safety (7 vs 5/10).
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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.