Quality of Life in Canton Aargau

Q: Which commune in Canton Aargau is best for families?

In Canton Aargau, Unterentfelden (7.3/10 on the family profile) leads the ranking. Its strongest scores are in Healthcare and Noise — two criteria that the family profile weights heavily.

Q: Where is taxation lowest in Canton Aargau?

Oberwil-Lieli offers the lowest tax burden in Canton Aargau (score 6.4/10), computed for a reference household (married couple, 1 child, CHF 125,000 gross, tax year 2025) via the official ESTV calculator.

Q: Which is the quietest commune in Canton Aargau?

Biberstein (10.0/10) is the quietest commune in Canton Aargau, per the FOEN SonBase model that aggregates road, rail and air noise.

Q: Does Canton Aargau rank above the Swiss average for quality of life?

With an overall average score of 5.9/10 , Canton Aargau sits above the Swiss national average (5.7/10). Its strongest dimension is Nature & Green Spaces (8.9/10); its weakest is Public Transport (2.4/10).

Population: 649,080
Municipalities: 197
Largest municipality: Aarau

Canton Aargau includes 197 communes evaluated by VivaMap. With an average score of 5.9/10, it stands out for Nature & Green Spaces (8.9/10) and Noise (8.7/10). The Public Transport criterion (2.4/10) is its main area for improvement. Living in Canton Aargau is particularly suited for those seeking a green environment with many accessible green spaces.

Canton Average Scores

Noise

8.7

Air Quality

5.5

Public Transport

2.4

Education & Culture

6.7

Nightlife & Dining

5.3

Nature & Green Spaces

8.9

Healthcare

7.3

Taxation

4.8

Annual Sunshine

3.7

National average

Canton Aargau's national strengths

Top 5 · Education & Culture ↗

Per our methodology ↗

Top Communes

Lowest-Ranked Communes

Best Communes by Profile

Family: Unterentfelden (7.3/10) — ideal for families thanks to strong Education & Culture scores.
Young Professional: Ennetbaden (7/10) — ideal for young professionals thanks to strong Public Transport scores.
Retirement: Unterentfelden (6.9/10) — ideal for retirees thanks to strong Nature & Green Spaces scores.
Nature: Islisberg (7.3/10) — ideal for nature lovers thanks to strong Nature & Green Spaces scores.

Key Infrastructure

Education & Culture

FHNWUniversity

BlumenhaldeUniversity

Berufsfachschule Gesundheit und SozialesUniversity

NaturamaMuseum

Strohdachhaus MuhenMuseum

Schweizer KindermuseumMuseum

Historisches Museum BadenMuseum

Umwelt ArenaMuseum

Public Transport

Aarau TorfeldTrain Station

AarauTrain Station

BuchsTrain Station

SuhrTrain Station

BadenTrain Station

TurgiTrain Station

Killwangen-SpreitenbachTrain Station

Mellingen HeitersbergTrain Station

Healthcare Facilities

Kantonsspital AarauHospital

Kantonsspital BadenHospital

Psychiatrische Dienste AargauHospital

Spital MuriHospital

Asana Spital MenzikenHospital

Spital LaufenburgHospital

Gesundheitszentrum Fricktal - Spital RheinfeldenHospital

ZURZACH CareHospital

Frequently Asked Questions

Which commune in Canton Aargau is best for families?

In Canton Aargau, Unterentfelden (7.3/10 on the family profile) leads the ranking. Its strongest scores are in Healthcare and Noise — two criteria that the family profile weights heavily.

Where is taxation lowest in Canton Aargau?

Oberwil-Lieli offers the lowest tax burden in Canton Aargau (score 6.4/10), computed for a reference household (married couple, 1 child, CHF 125,000 gross, tax year 2025) via the official ESTV calculator.

Which communes in Canton Aargau have the best public transport?

The best-served communes for public transport in Canton Aargau are Spreitenbach (7.2/10), Ennetbaden (7.0/10) and Rheinfelden (7.0/10), based on ARE service-quality classes.

Which is the quietest commune in Canton Aargau?

Biberstein (10.0/10) is the quietest commune in Canton Aargau, per the FOEN SonBase model that aggregates road, rail and air noise.

Does Canton Aargau rank above the Swiss average for quality of life?

With an overall average score of 5.9/10, Canton Aargau sits above the Swiss national average (5.7/10). Its strongest dimension is Nature & Green Spaces (8.9/10); its weakest is Public Transport (2.4/10).