Visual comparison (radar)
Pros and cons
Marseille
+ Strengths
- Higher overall score (61/100 vs 57/100)
- Better accessibility (transport, services) (25/100 vs 13/100)
- Better safety (87/100 vs 42/100)
- Larger demographic pool (886,040 vs 310,240 inhabitants)
− Weaknesses
- Higher price per m² (4,518 € vs 3,416 €)
- Lower quality of life (score 65/100 vs 93/100)
- More identified risks (15 vs 12)
- Worse-rated housing stock (EPC A+B+C: 24.8 % vs 46.8 %)
Montpellier
+ Strengths
- More affordable price per m² (3,416 € vs 4,518 €)
- Better quality of life (score 93/100 vs 65/100)
- Fewer identified natural/technological risks (12 vs 15)
- Better-rated housing stock (EPC A+B+C: 46.8 % vs 24.8 %)
− Weaknesses
- Lower overall score (57/100 vs 61/100)
- Limited accessibility (13/100 vs 25/100)
- Lower safety (42/100 vs 87/100)
Detailed scores
| Dimension | Marseille | Montpellier |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 61 | 57 |
| Yield | 51 | 30 |
| Quality of life | 65 | 93 |
| Economic dynamism | 99 | 100 |
| Accessibility | 25 | 13 |
| Safety | 87 | 42 |
| EPC | 50 | 82 |
Key data
| Indicator | Marseille | Montpellier |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 886,040 | 310,240 |
| Price per m² (apt) | 4,518 € | 3,416 € |
| Rent per m² | — | 15.5 € |
| Gross yield | — | 5.4 % |
| EPC A+B+C | 24.8 % | 46.8 % |
| FTTH fiber | 0.0 % | 0.0 % |
| Historic monuments | 110 | 118 |
| Identified risks | 15 | 12 |
Price per m² evolution
Frequently asked questions
Where is the price per m² more accessible between Marseille and Montpellier?
On the apartment market, Montpellier is more affordable with a median price of 3,416 €/m² vs 4,518 €/m² for the other city (source: French Land Registry DVF, latest year available).
Should you invest in Marseille or Montpellier?
Both cities have very close investment scores (61/100 for Marseille vs 57/100 for Montpellier) 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: Marseille or Montpellier?
Montpellier scores higher on quality of life (93/100 vs 65/100). 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 Marseille and Montpellier?
Marseille is more populated with 886,040 inhabitants vs 310,240 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.