Visual comparison (radar)
Pros and cons
Lyon
+ Strengths
- More affordable price per m² (3,055 € vs 3,341 €)
- Better safety (88/100 vs 50/100)
− Weaknesses
- Lower overall score (51/100 vs 54/100)
- Lower quality of life (score 71/100 vs 90/100)
- Limited accessibility (6/100 vs 14/100)
- More identified risks (17 vs 7)
Toulouse
+ Strengths
- Higher overall score (54/100 vs 51/100)
- Better quality of life (score 90/100 vs 71/100)
- Better accessibility (transport, services) (14/100 vs 6/100)
- Fewer identified natural/technological risks (7 vs 17)
− Weaknesses
- Higher price per m² (3,341 € vs 3,055 €)
- Lower safety (50/100 vs 88/100)
Detailed scores
| Dimension | Lyon | Toulouse |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 51 | 54 |
| Yield | 15 | 23 |
| Quality of life | 71 | 90 |
| Economic dynamism | 98 | 100 |
| Accessibility | 6 | 14 |
| Safety | 88 | 50 |
| EPC | 50 | 71 |
Key data
| Indicator | Lyon | Toulouse |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 519,127 | 514,819 |
| Price per m² (apt) | 3,055 € | 3,341 € |
| Rent per m² | — | 14.0 € |
| Gross yield | — | 5.0 % |
| EPC A+B+C | 29.1 % | 30.0 % |
| FTTH fiber | 0.0 % | 0.0 % |
| Historic monuments | 242 | 232 |
| Identified risks | 17 | 7 |
Price per m² evolution
Frequently asked questions
Where is the price per m² more accessible between Lyon and Toulouse?
On the apartment market, Lyon is more affordable with a median price of 3,055 €/m² vs 3,341 €/m² for the other city (source: French Land Registry DVF, latest year available).
Should you invest in Lyon or Toulouse?
Both cities have very close investment scores (51/100 for Lyon vs 54/100 for Toulouse) 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 Toulouse?
Toulouse scores higher on quality of life (90/100 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 Toulouse?
Lyon is more populated with 519,127 inhabitants vs 514,819 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.