Most Affordable Housing in Western Europe (2026)

Why the leaders rank here for housing affordability

Leaders here show less crushing housing pressure in the national model. That still leaves room for expensive districts inside otherwise mid-ranked countries.

1. #1
   Austria7.3

   Austria tends to balance wages and housing better than several neighbors, especially outside the densest Vienna micro-markets.

2. #2
   France7.3

   France can look workable nationally, while Paris and a few coastal magnets remain a different game from mid-size cities.

3. #3
   Andorra7.3

   Andorra’s compact market can look manageable on the score, but inventory is thin and cross-border work patterns matter.

4. #4
   Germany7.0

   Germany sits mid-to-strong overall, with sharp city splits between high-demand hubs and slower rental markets.

5. #5
   Netherlands7.0

   The Netherlands scores decently at country level even though Randstad competition remains intense for newcomers.