Visual comparison (radar)
Pros and cons
Bordeaux
+ Strengths
- Better quality of life (score 91/100 vs 71/100)
- Fewer identified natural/technological risks (7 vs 17)
− Weaknesses
- Lower overall score (46/100 vs 51/100)
- Higher price per m² (4,423 € vs 3,055 €)
- Lower safety (17/100 vs 88/100)
- Worse-rated housing stock (EPC A+B+C: 26.0 % vs 29.1 %)
Lyon
+ Strengths
- Higher overall score (51/100 vs 46/100)
- More affordable price per m² (3,055 € vs 4,423 €)
- Better safety (88/100 vs 17/100)
- Better-rated housing stock (EPC A+B+C: 29.1 % vs 26.0 %)
- Larger demographic pool (519,127 vs 267,991 inhabitants)
− Weaknesses
- Lower quality of life (score 71/100 vs 91/100)
- More identified risks (17 vs 7)
Detailed scores
| Dimension | Bordeaux | Lyon |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 46 | 51 |
| Yield | 15 | 15 |
| Quality of life | 91 | 71 |
| Economic dynamism | 100 | 98 |
| Accessibility | 7 | 6 |
| Safety | 17 | 88 |
| EPC | 69 | 50 |
Key data
| Indicator | Bordeaux | Lyon |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 267,991 | 519,127 |
| Price per m² (apt) | 4,423 € | 3,055 € |
| Rent per m² | 16.0 € | — |
| Gross yield | 4.3 % | — |
| EPC A+B+C | 26.0 % | 29.1 % |
| FTTH fiber | 0.0 % | 0.0 % |
| Historic monuments | 384 | 242 |
| Identified risks | 7 | 17 |
Price per m² evolution
Frequently asked questions
Where is the price per m² more accessible between Bordeaux and Lyon?
On the apartment market, Lyon is more affordable with a median price of 3,055 €/m² vs 4,423 €/m² for the other city (source: French Land Registry DVF, latest year available).
Should you invest in Bordeaux or Lyon?
According to the ScorCity overall score (weighted average of 6 dimensions: yield, quality of life, dynamism, accessibility, safety, EPC), Lyon scores 51/100 vs 46/100. This gap reflects long-term investment criteria — make sure your profile (first-time buyer, rental investor, second home) aligns with the city's dominant profile.
Which city offers the best quality of life: Bordeaux or Lyon?
Bordeaux scores higher on quality of life (91/100 vs 71/100). This score aggregates density, green spaces, air quality, cultural facilities and public services quality. It remains indicative and does not capture personal preferences (climate, urban vibe).
What is the population difference between Bordeaux and Lyon?
Lyon is more populated with 519,127 inhabitants vs 267,991 for the other city (source: INSEE, latest census). A more populated city generally offers a more liquid rental market but stronger purchase competition.
Methodology. Scores are computed from public open-data sources (INSEE, French Land Registry DVF, rental observatory, ADEME EPC). No weight is influenced by any commercial partner. See the full methodology.