Visual comparison (radar)
Pros and cons
Lyon
+ Strengths
- More affordable price per m² (3,055 € vs 9,654 €)
- Better accessibility (transport, services) (6/100 vs 1/100)
- Better safety (88/100 vs 85/100)
- Better-rated housing stock (EPC A+B+C: 29.1 % vs 18.0 %)
− Weaknesses
- Lower quality of life (score 71/100 vs 79/100)
- More identified risks (17 vs 2)
Paris
+ Strengths
- Better quality of life (score 79/100 vs 71/100)
- Fewer identified natural/technological risks (2 vs 17)
- Larger demographic pool (2,103,778 vs 519,127 inhabitants)
− Weaknesses
- Higher price per m² (9,654 € vs 3,055 €)
- Limited accessibility (1/100 vs 6/100)
- Lower safety (85/100 vs 88/100)
- Worse-rated housing stock (EPC A+B+C: 18.0 % vs 29.1 %)
Detailed scores
| Dimension | Lyon | Paris |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 51 | 50 |
| Yield | 15 | 12 |
| Quality of life | 71 | 79 |
| Economic dynamism | 98 | 99 |
| Accessibility | 6 | 1 |
| Safety | 88 | 85 |
| EPC | 50 | 50 |
Key data
| Indicator | Lyon | Paris |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 519,127 | 2,103,778 |
| Price per m² (apt) | 3,055 € | 9,654 € |
| Rent per m² | — | 31.5 € |
| Gross yield | — | 3.9 % |
| EPC A+B+C | 29.1 % | 18.0 % |
| FTTH fiber | 0.0 % | 0.0 % |
| Historic monuments | 242 | 0 |
| Identified risks | 17 | 2 |
Price per m² evolution
Frequently asked questions
Where is the price per m² more accessible between Lyon and Paris?
On the apartment market, Lyon is more affordable with a median price of 3,055 €/m² vs 9,654 €/m² for the other city (source: French Land Registry DVF, latest year available).
Should you invest in Lyon or Paris?
Both cities have very close investment scores (51/100 for Lyon vs 50/100 for Paris) under our multi-criteria methodology. The choice should depend on your personal priorities: yield, quality of life, taxation, geographic proximity. Check the detailed city profiles to decide.
Which city offers the best quality of life: Lyon or Paris?
Paris scores higher on quality of life (79/100 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 Lyon and Paris?
Paris is more populated with 2,103,778 inhabitants vs 519,127 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.