Pärnu vs Nõmme
How to read the comparison chart
The grouped bars score each city 0–100 on cost, climate and safety — taller is better. Pärnu leads on any axis where its bar is higher, Nõmme where its is. The cost bar uses a higher-is-cheaper scale, so Nõmme's taller cost bar reflects its lower cost of living, not a higher price.
| Axis | Pärnu | Nõmme |
|---|---|---|
| Livability | 65 | 66 |
| Cost (higher=cheaper) | 52 | 52 |
| Climate | 76 | 76 |
| Safety | 69 | 71 |
| Summer °C | 17.1 | 16.8 |
| Winter °C | -5.1 | -4.8 |
| Top disaster risk | extreme cold / winter | extreme cold / winter |
Pärnu vs Nõmme: the short answer
Nõmme comes out ahead on overall livability (66/100), only marginally above Pärnu (65/100). The two cities diverge most on natural-disaster exposure. On affordability Nõmme is the cheaper base — nearly identical prices on our cost index (Pärnu 52 vs Nõmme 52, where a higher score means a lower cost of living, normalised from World Bank price levels). For climate, Pärnu runs warmer in summer (about 17.1°C peak vs 16.8°C in Nõmme), while winter lows sit near -5.1°C in Pärnu and -4.8°C in Nõmme. On natural-disaster exposure Nõmme is the safer choice (safety 71/100); the dominant modelled hazard is extreme cold / winter for Pärnu and extreme cold / winter for Nõmme.
Which city should you choose?
- On a tight budget → Nõmme — lower everyday costs..
- You want warmth → Pärnu — hotter summers.
- Safety is the priority → Nõmme — lower disaster risk.
- Best all-rounder → Nõmme — highest overall livability.
Data & methodology
Cost scores are normalised from World Bank price-level data. Climate figures (summer highs, winter lows) are drawn from 1991–2020 climate normals. Disaster-safety blends USGS earthquake history (magnitude 4.5+ within 300 km since 1980), tropical-cyclone basin position, flood/elevation exposure and Köppen climate zone. The livability score is the weighted composite of cost, climate and safety. All figures are planning indicators for 2026, not guarantees — verify specifics before relocating.
FAQ
Is Pärnu or Nõmme better to live in?
Nõmme scores higher overall — 66 vs 65 on our 0–100 livability index, which weights cost, climate and safety.
Which is cheaper, Pärnu or Nõmme?
Nõmme has the lower cost of living (cost index 52 vs 52; higher = cheaper, from World Bank price levels).
Which is warmer, Pärnu or Nõmme?
Pärnu — summer highs reach about 17.1°C versus 16.8°C in Nõmme.
Which is safer from natural disasters, Pärnu or Nõmme?
Nõmme (disaster-safety 71/100). Main hazard: extreme cold / winter in Pärnu, extreme cold / winter in Nõmme.
What is the main natural-disaster risk in Pärnu?
extreme cold / winter is the dominant modelled hazard for Pärnu on our risk index.
How is the Pärnu vs Nõmme comparison calculated?
Cost comes from World Bank price levels, climate from 1991–2020 normals, and disaster risk from USGS earthquake data, cyclone-basin position and flood exposure; livability is their weighted composite.