At 40,000 kr/mo you take home 305 kr more in Copenhagen — that's 3.660 kr/year
Salary in Aarhus vs Copenhagen
Compare municipal tax and net salary in 2026
You get 3.836 DKK more per year in Copenhagen
That's 320 DKK/month extra
Detailed Comparison
Based on an annual salary of 500.000 DKK
| Metric | Aarhus | Copenhagen🏆 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Municipal Tax | 24.52% | 23.39% | +1.13% |
| Church Tax | 0.74% | 0.80% | -0.06% |
| Total Municipal Tax | 25.26% | 24.19% | 1.07% |
| Net Salary/mo | 27.998 kr | 28.318 kr | -320 kr |
| Net Salary/yr | 335.981 kr | 339.817 kr | -3.836 kr |
| Annual Tax | 164.019 kr | 160.183 kr | 3.836 kr |
| Tax Rate | 32.8% | 32.0% | 0.8% |
Difference at various salary levels
| Gross Salary | Net in Aarhus | Net in Copenhagen | Diff/mo | Diff/yr | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 300.000 kr | 17.498 kr/md | 17.668 kr/md | -170 kr | -2.042 kr | Copenhagen |
| 400.000 kr | 22.758 kr/md | 23.003 kr/md | -245 kr | -2.936 kr | Copenhagen |
| 500.000 kr | 27.998 kr/md | 28.318 kr/md | -320 kr | -3.836 kr | Copenhagen |
| 600.000 kr | 32.864 kr/md | 33.271 kr/md | -406 kr | -4.876 kr | Copenhagen |
| 700.000 kr | 37.713 kr/md | 38.206 kr/md | -493 kr | -5.916 kr | Copenhagen |
| 800.000 kr | 42.004 kr/md | 42.584 kr/md | -580 kr | -6.955 kr | Copenhagen |
| 1.000.000 kr | 49.698 kr/md | 50.451 kr/md | -753 kr | -9.035 kr | Copenhagen |
Compare with your own salary
You save 3.836 krDKK/yr
Aarhus
- Net/month
- 27.998 kr
- Net/year
- 335.981 kr
Copenhagen 🏆
- Net/month
- 28.318 kr
- Net/year
- 339.817 kr
Difference: 320 kr/mo in Copenhagen
Aarhus
Region: Central Jutland
- Municipal Tax
- 24.52%
- Church Tax
- 0.74%
- Total Local Tax
- 25.26%
- Population
- 360,000
Copenhagen
Region: Capital Region
- Municipal Tax
- 23.39%
- Church Tax
- 0.80%
- Total Local Tax
- 24.19%
- Population
- 650,000
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Frequently Asked Questions
What's the tax difference between Aarhus and Copenhagen?
Aarhus has a municipal tax of 24.52%, while Copenhagen has 23.39%. That's a difference of 1.13 percentage points.
How much more will I take home in Copenhagen?
With an annual salary of 500.000 DKK, you'll take home 3.836 DKK more per year in Copenhagen compared to the other municipality. That's 320 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.