At 40,000 DKK/mo you take home 291 DKK more in Aarhus — that's 3,492 DKK/year
Salary in Aalborg vs Aarhus
Compare municipal tax and net salary in 2026
You get 3,667 DKK more per year in Aarhus
That's 306 DKK/month extra
Detailed Comparison
Based on an annual salary of 500,000 DKK
| Metric | Aalborg | Aarhus🏆 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Municipal Tax | 25.60% | 24.52% | +1.08% |
| Church Tax | 0.98% | 0.74% | 0.24% |
| Total Municipal Tax | 26.58% | 25.26% | 1.32% |
| Net Salary/mo | 27,028 DKK | 27,334 DKK | -306 DKK |
| Net Salary/yr | 324,339 DKK | 328,006 DKK | -3,667 DKK |
| Annual Tax | 175,661 DKK | 171,994 DKK | 3,667 DKK |
| Tax Rate | 35.1% | 34.4% | 0.7% |
Difference at various salary levels
| Gross Salary | Net in Aalborg | Net in Aarhus | Diff/mo | Diff/yr | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 300,000 DKK | 16,923 DKK/md | 17,086 DKK/md | -163 DKK | -1,952 DKK | Aarhus |
| 400,000 DKK | 21,983 DKK/md | 22,216 DKK/md | -234 DKK | -2,806 DKK | Aarhus |
| 500,000 DKK | 27,028 DKK/md | 27,334 DKK/md | -306 DKK | -3,667 DKK | Aarhus |
| 600,000 DKK | 31,812 DKK/md | 32,200 DKK/md | -388 DKK | -4,660 DKK | Aarhus |
| 700,000 DKK | 36,579 DKK/md | 37,048 DKK/md | -470 DKK | -5,639 DKK | Aarhus |
| 800,000 DKK | 40,828 DKK/md | 41,339 DKK/md | -511 DKK | -6,135 DKK | Aarhus |
| 1,000,000 DKK | 48,439 DKK/md | 49,033 DKK/md | -594 DKK | -7,130 DKK | Aarhus |
Compare with your own salary
You save 3,667 DKKDKK/yr
Aalborg
- Net/month
- 27,028 DKK
- Net/year
- 324,339 DKK
Aarhus 🏆
- Net/month
- 27,334 DKK
- Net/year
- 328,006 DKK
Difference: 306 DKK/mo in Aarhus
Aalborg
Region: North Jutland
- Municipal Tax
- 25.60%
- Church Tax
- 0.98%
- Total Local Tax
- 26.58%
- Population
- 220,000
Aarhus
Region: Central Jutland
- Municipal Tax
- 24.52%
- Church Tax
- 0.74%
- Total Local Tax
- 25.26%
- Population
- 360,000
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Frequently Asked Questions
What's the tax difference between Aalborg and Aarhus?
Aalborg has a municipal tax of 25.60%, while Aarhus has 24.52%. That's a difference of 1.08 percentage points.
How much more will I take home in Aarhus?
With an annual salary of 500,000 DKK, you'll take home 3,667 DKK more per year in Aarhus compared to the other municipality. That's 306 DKK extra every month.
Should I move municipalities to save on taxes?
Tax savings should be weighed against other factors like housing prices, commuting costs, and quality of life. Lower municipal tax can quickly be offset by higher housing costs or longer commute times.