A new comparison reveals growing disparities in district heating costs for housing companies across Central Finland. The gap between the most expensive and cheapest municipalities now reaches €12,800 annually.
Heating costs for a standard apartment building total €19,500 in Saarijärvi. Other municipalities show progressively higher costs: €23,000 in Jämsä, €24,400 in Jyväskylä city center, €26,000 in Äänekoski, €29,000 in Keuruu, €29,700 in Viitasaari, €30,000 in Muurame, and €30,500 in Vaajakoski. The highest district heating costs reach €32,300 in Laukaa.
The average heating expense across all municipalities stands at €27,000 per year.
This analysis used standardized pricing data from district heating companies for a typical apartment building. The price differences reflect varying local energy production costs and infrastructure investments across municipalities.
Why do heating costs vary so dramatically between neighboring towns? Local energy infrastructure age and maintenance costs create substantial price differences that directly impact housing expenses.
These cost disparities put pressure on residents in higher-cost areas, as heating expenses represent a significant portion of housing costs in Finland's cold climate.