Quality of Life in Canton Vaud

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

In Canton Vaud, Saint-Sulpice (VD) (7.5/10 on the family profile) leads the ranking. Its strongest scores are in Noise and Education & Culture — two criteria that the family profile weights heavily.

Q: Where is taxation lowest in Canton Vaud?

Eclépens offers the lowest tax burden in Canton Vaud (score 2.8/10), 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 Vaud?

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

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

With an overall average score of 5.6/10 , Canton Vaud sits near the Swiss national average (5.7/10). Its strongest dimension is Nature & Green Spaces (9.1/10); its weakest is Taxation (1.9/10).

Population: 733,068
Municipalities: 300
Largest municipality: Lausanne

Canton Vaud includes 300 communes evaluated by VivaMap. With an average score of 5.6/10, it stands out for Nature & Green Spaces (9.1/10) and Noise (8.8/10). The Taxation criterion (1.9/10) is its main area for improvement. Living in Canton Vaud is particularly suited for those seeking a green environment with many accessible green spaces.

Canton Average Scores

Noise

8.8

Air Quality

6.2

Public Transport

1.9

Education & Culture

5.5

Nightlife & Dining

4.0

Nature & Green Spaces

9.1

Healthcare

6.7

Taxation

1.9

Annual Sunshine

6.7

National average

Canton Vaud's national strengths

#2 in Switzerland · Annual Sunshine ↗

Per our methodology ↗

Top Communes

Lowest-Ranked Communes

Best Communes by Profile

Family: Saint-Sulpice (VD) (7.5/10) — ideal for families thanks to strong Education & Culture scores.
Young Professional: Renens (VD) (7.1/10) — ideal for young professionals thanks to strong Public Transport scores.
Retirement: Saint-Sulpice (VD) (7.3/10) — ideal for retirees thanks to strong Nature & Green Spaces scores.
Nature: Arzier-Le Muids (7.9/10) — ideal for nature lovers thanks to strong Nature & Green Spaces scores.

Key Infrastructure

Education & Culture

EPFLUniversity

HES-SOUniversity

Université de LausanneUniversity

HEIG-VDUniversity

ECALUniversity

Haute école de santé VaudUniversity

Institut œcuménique de BosseyUniversity

MBUUniversity

Public Transport

Roche VDTrain Station

BièreTrain Station

BercherTrain Station

EchallensTrain Station

MalleyTrain Station

PuidouxTrain Station

MorgesTrain Station

ChavornayTrain Station

Healthcare Facilities

CHUVHospital

Hôpital de CeryHospital

HRC Hôpital Riviera-ChablaisHospital

Hôpital de NyonHospital

Fondation de NantHospital

EMS MiremontHospital

Hopital d'AubonneHospital

Osteo 7/7Hospital

Frequently Asked Questions

Which commune in Canton Vaud is best for families?

In Canton Vaud, Saint-Sulpice (VD) (7.5/10 on the family profile) leads the ranking. Its strongest scores are in Noise and Education & Culture — two criteria that the family profile weights heavily.

Where is taxation lowest in Canton Vaud?

Eclépens offers the lowest tax burden in Canton Vaud (score 2.8/10), 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 Vaud have the best public transport?

The best-served communes for public transport in Canton Vaud are Lausanne (8.8/10), Renens (VD) (7.9/10) and Prilly (6.7/10), based on ARE service-quality classes.

Which is the quietest commune in Canton Vaud?

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

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

With an overall average score of 5.6/10, Canton Vaud sits near the Swiss national average (5.7/10). Its strongest dimension is Nature & Green Spaces (9.1/10); its weakest is Taxation (1.9/10).