Housing costs in Helsinki region continue to rise, outpacing national average

Helsinki remains the most expensive city in Finland for property-related expenses, with costs rising at twice the national average. This year, property expenses have increased primarily due to higher land property taxes, district heating, and water charges. The average annual increase in Finland's ten largest cities was 4.7%, compared to 2.6% in 2023. Helsinki saw the largest rise, with property costs surging by 9.4%.