Find Your Neighborhood
Where should you live? Compare Dutch cities by commute time, price per m², and expat friendliness.
Amsterdam Centrum
Noord-Holland
Avg Price per m²
€8.500
Trend
→ StableWalk/bike everywhere
Best nightlife & culture
Very expensive
80m² apartment ≈ €680.000
Amsterdam Oost
Noord-Holland
Avg Price per m²
€6.800
Trend
↑ RisingVery trendy neighborhoods (de Pijp cross-over)
Great food scene
Still pricey
80m² apartment ≈ €544.000
Diemen
Noord-Holland
Avg Price per m²
€5.000
Trend
↑ Rising10 min metro to AMS Centrum
Less pricey than AMS
Not much personality
80m² apartment ≈ €400.000
Amsterdam West (Jordaan)
Noord-Holland
Avg Price per m²
€7.200
Trend
→ StableMost beloved neighbourhood in AMS
Amazing café & market culture
Very pricey
80m² apartment ≈ €576.000
Amsterdam Noord
Noord-Holland
Avg Price per m²
€5.800
Trend
↑ Rising15 min free ferry to Centraal
More space for money
Ferry dependency
80m² apartment ≈ €464.000
Zaandam
Noord-Holland
Avg Price per m²
€3.800
Trend
↑ RisingAffordable
15 min direct train to Amsterdam
Less polished
80m² apartment ≈ €304.000
Amsterdam Zuidoost (Bijlmer)
Noord-Holland
Avg Price per m²
€4.200
Trend
↑ RisingBest-value in Amsterdam proper
Arena & Johan Cruijff ArenA nearby
Less polished feel
80m² apartment ≈ €336.000
Weesp
Noord-Holland
Avg Price per m²
€5.200
Trend
↑ RisingCharming canal city only 16 min from AMS
Now part of Amsterdam municipality
Very small, limited amenities
80m² apartment ≈ €416.000
Haarlem
Noord-Holland
Avg Price per m²
€5.500
Trend
→ StableBeautiful city centre
15 min to beach (Zandvoort)
Pricier than expected
80m² apartment ≈ €440.000
Amsterdam Nieuw-West
Noord-Holland
Avg Price per m²
€4.500
Trend
↑ RisingMore space & greenery than inner Amsterdam
Good metro links to centre
Less international feel
80m² apartment ≈ €360.000
Amstelveen
Noord-Holland
Avg Price per m²
€5.200
Trend
→ StableHuge Japanese & expat community
Green & safe
Quiet/suburban feel
80m² apartment ≈ €416.000
Hoofddorp
Noord-Holland
Avg Price per m²
€4.200
Trend
↑ Rising5 min to Schiphol
International crowd
Suburban, not much nightlife
80m² apartment ≈ €336.000
Purmerend
Noord-Holland
Avg Price per m²
€3.600
Trend
↑ RisingVery affordable near Amsterdam
Spacious family homes
25 min commute to AMS
80m² apartment ≈ €288.000
Utrecht Centrum
Utrecht
Avg Price per m²
€6.200
Trend
↑ RisingBeautiful canals
Great student/young professional energy
Pricey & rising fast
80m² apartment ≈ €496.000
Hilversum
Noord-Holland
Avg Price per m²
€4.800
Trend
→ StableDutch media city — TV studios & broadcasters
Beautiful villas & forests
Pricier than expected
80m² apartment ≈ €384.000
Almere
Flevoland
Avg Price per m²
€3.200
Trend
↑ RisingMost affordable near Amsterdam
Large houses & gardens
35 min train to AMS
80m² apartment ≈ €256.000
Leiden
Zuid-Holland
Avg Price per m²
€5.100
Trend
→ StableTop university city
Beautiful historic centre
Limited job market locally
80m² apartment ≈ €408.000
Alkmaar
Noord-Holland
Avg Price per m²
€3.500
Trend
↑ RisingFamous cheese market city
Very affordable
38+ min to Amsterdam
80m² apartment ≈ €280.000
Rotterdam Centrum
Zuid-Holland
Avg Price per m²
€4.500
Trend
↑ RisingBest modern architecture in NL
Most diverse city
40 min to Amsterdam by train
80m² apartment ≈ €360.000
Disclaimer: Price per m² figures are approximate averages for Q1 2025 based on NVM and CBS data. Commute times reflect typical off-peak train/car journeys. Individual listings, rush-hour traffic, and specific neighborhoods within a city may vary significantly. Always verify with a local real estate agent.