Vilnius vs Marijampolė
How to read the comparison chart
The grouped bars score each city 0–100 on cost, climate and safety — taller is better. Vilnius leads on any axis where its bar is higher, Marijampolė where its is. The cost bar uses a higher-is-cheaper scale, so Marijampolė's taller cost bar reflects its lower cost of living, not a higher price.
| Axis | Vilnius | Marijampolė |
|---|---|---|
| Livability | 63 | 66 |
| Cost (higher=cheaper) | 46 | 52 |
| Climate | 76 | 78 |
| Safety | 68 | 71 |
| Summer °C | 16.4 | 17.0 |
| Winter °C | -5.0 | -3.8 |
| Top disaster risk | extreme cold / winter | extreme cold / winter |
Vilnius vs Marijampolė: the short answer
Marijampolė comes out ahead on overall livability (66/100), modestly above Vilnius (63/100). The two cities diverge most on cost of living. On affordability Marijampolė is the cheaper base — nearly identical prices on our cost index (Vilnius 46 vs Marijampolė 52, where a higher score means a lower cost of living, normalised from World Bank price levels). For climate, Marijampolė runs warmer in summer (about 17.0°C peak vs 16.4°C in Vilnius), while winter lows sit near -5.0°C in Vilnius and -3.8°C in Marijampolė. On natural-disaster exposure Marijampolė is the safer choice (safety 71/100); the dominant modelled hazard is extreme cold / winter for Vilnius and extreme cold / winter for Marijampolė.
Which city should you choose?
- On a tight budget → Marijampolė — lower everyday costs..
- You want warmth → Marijampolė — hotter summers.
- Safety is the priority → Marijampolė — lower disaster risk.
- Best all-rounder → Marijampolė — 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 Vilnius or Marijampolė better to live in?
Marijampolė scores higher overall — 66 vs 63 on our 0–100 livability index, which weights cost, climate and safety.
Which is cheaper, Vilnius or Marijampolė?
Marijampolė has the lower cost of living (cost index 52 vs 46; higher = cheaper, from World Bank price levels).
Which is warmer, Vilnius or Marijampolė?
Marijampolė — summer highs reach about 17.0°C versus 16.4°C in Vilnius.
Which is safer from natural disasters, Vilnius or Marijampolė?
Marijampolė (disaster-safety 71/100). Main hazard: extreme cold / winter in Vilnius, extreme cold / winter in Marijampolė.
What is the main natural-disaster risk in Vilnius?
extreme cold / winter is the dominant modelled hazard for Vilnius on our risk index.
How is the Vilnius vs Marijampolė 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.