Ventspils vs Rēzekne
How to read the comparison chart
The grouped bars score each city 0–100 on cost, climate and safety — taller is better. Ventspils leads on any axis where its bar is higher, Rēzekne where its is. The cost bar uses a higher-is-cheaper scale, so Rēzekne's taller cost bar reflects its lower cost of living, not a higher price.
| Axis | Ventspils | Rēzekne |
|---|---|---|
| Livability | 67 | 65 |
| Cost (higher=cheaper) | 53 | 53 |
| Climate | 80 | 73 |
| Safety | 69 | 71 |
| Summer °C | 17.3 | 16.8 |
| Winter °C | -3.1 | -6.2 |
| Top disaster risk | extreme cold / winter | extreme cold / winter |
Ventspils vs Rēzekne: the short answer
Ventspils comes out ahead on overall livability (67/100), only marginally above Rēzekne (65/100). The two cities diverge most on climate. On affordability Rēzekne is the cheaper base — nearly identical prices on our cost index (Ventspils 53 vs Rēzekne 53, where a higher score means a lower cost of living, normalised from World Bank price levels). For climate, Ventspils runs warmer in summer (about 17.3°C peak vs 16.8°C in Rēzekne), while winter lows sit near -3.1°C in Ventspils and -6.2°C in Rēzekne. On natural-disaster exposure Rēzekne is the safer choice (safety 71/100); the dominant modelled hazard is extreme cold / winter for Ventspils and extreme cold / winter for Rēzekne.
Which city should you choose?
- On a tight budget → Rēzekne — lower everyday costs..
- You want warmth → Ventspils — hotter summers.
- Safety is the priority → Rēzekne — lower disaster risk.
- Best all-rounder → Ventspils — 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 Ventspils or Rēzekne better to live in?
Ventspils scores higher overall — 67 vs 65 on our 0–100 livability index, which weights cost, climate and safety.
Which is cheaper, Ventspils or Rēzekne?
Rēzekne has the lower cost of living (cost index 53 vs 53; higher = cheaper, from World Bank price levels).
Which is warmer, Ventspils or Rēzekne?
Ventspils — summer highs reach about 17.3°C versus 16.8°C in Rēzekne.
Which is safer from natural disasters, Ventspils or Rēzekne?
Rēzekne (disaster-safety 71/100). Main hazard: extreme cold / winter in Ventspils, extreme cold / winter in Rēzekne.
What is the main natural-disaster risk in Ventspils?
extreme cold / winter is the dominant modelled hazard for Ventspils on our risk index.
How is the Ventspils vs Rēzekne 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.