Österåker

Österåker is positioned in the Top 10% nationally in the tax and economy domain, reflecting a strong relative performance across key financial indicators. In particular, the municipality exhibits a notably low municipal tax rate of 28.9% in 2026, which is significantly below the national average of 33.3%. This competitive rate suggests a favorable tax environment for its residents and businesses.

In terms of cost deviations, Österåker has a net cost deviation of -20.7% (excluding LSS) for 2024, which is significantly below the national average of 3.5%. This result indicates that the municipality's expenditure management is more efficient compared with municipalities across Sweden, though it may also suggest potential underfunding in certain areas.

Additionally, Österåker's citizen satisfaction is reflected in its Medborgarundersökningen (Citizen Survey), where 72.1% of residents indicate they would recommend others to move to the municipality. This result is significantly above the national average of 59.9%, suggesting a generally positive perception among residents about living in Österåker.