Kaiserslautern
City in Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany
Overview
Kaiserslautern, located at the edge of the Palatinate Forest in western Germany, is a mid-sized city cherished for its rich history, lively student life, and proximity to nature. It is notable for its blend of traditional culture, modern amenities, and the presence of a large international (particularly American) community due to the nearby U.S. military base.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Germany
Land
Rhineland-Palatinate
Population
101,486
Time Zone
Europe/Berlin
Coordinates
49.44°, 7.77°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
80
Female Safety
78
LGBTQ+ Safety
80
Traffic Safety
83
Food Safety
99
Monthly Cost
$2,194
Local Cost
$1,240
Local Income
$2,550
Cashless
75
English
65
Temperature
9.3°C
Summer Avg
18.4°C
Winter Avg
0.6°C
Record High
38.7°C
Record Low
-19.5°C
Humidity
81%
Precipitation
716 mm
Internet Speed
238 Mbps
Upload
29 Mbps
Latency
57 ms
City Vibrancy
132
Coworking
0
Cafes
47
Nightlife
63
Parks
22
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
RMS
Distance
12 km
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Frequently Asked Questions
Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 29 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-05.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 77/100.