Oerlikon vs Unterstrass

Comparing two Zurich neighborhoods side by side

OerlikonUnterstrass
Rent (3.5-room)CHF 1,650CHF 1,900
Safety7/108/10
Noise55 dB52 dB
Commute to HB11 min7 min
Green space4.5/105.5/10
Air quality6/106.5/10
The verdict
Choose Oerlikon if it's CHF 250 cheaper per month.
Choose Unterstrass if the commute to HB is 4 min shorter — more central and connected, it scores higher on safety (8 vs 7/10), it has better green-space access (5.5 vs 4.5/10).
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