Visual comparison (radar)
Pros and cons
Marseille
+ Strengths
- Higher overall score (61/100 vs 50/100)
- More affordable price per m² (4,518 € vs 9,654 €)
- Better accessibility (transport, services) (25/100 vs 1/100)
- Better-rated housing stock (EPC A+B+C: 24.8 % vs 18.0 %)
− Weaknesses
- Lower quality of life (score 65/100 vs 79/100)
- More identified risks (15 vs 2)
Paris
+ Strengths
- Better quality of life (score 79/100 vs 65/100)
- Fewer identified natural/technological risks (2 vs 15)
- Larger demographic pool (2,103,778 vs 886,040 inhabitants)
− Weaknesses
- Lower overall score (50/100 vs 61/100)
- Higher price per m² (9,654 € vs 4,518 €)
- Limited accessibility (1/100 vs 25/100)
- Worse-rated housing stock (EPC A+B+C: 18.0 % vs 24.8 %)
Detailed scores
| Dimension | Marseille | Paris |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 61 | 50 |
| Yield | 51 | 12 |
| Quality of life | 65 | 79 |
| Economic dynamism | 99 | 99 |
| Accessibility | 25 | 1 |
| Safety | 87 | 85 |
| EPC | 50 | 50 |
Key data
| Indicator | Marseille | Paris |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 886,040 | 2,103,778 |
| Price per m² (apt) | 4,518 € | 9,654 € |
| Rent per m² | — | 31.5 € |
| Gross yield | — | 3.9 % |
| EPC A+B+C | 24.8 % | 18.0 % |
| FTTH fiber | 0.0 % | 0.0 % |
| Historic monuments | 110 | 0 |
| Identified risks | 15 | 2 |
Price per m² evolution
Frequently asked questions
Where is the price per m² more accessible between Marseille and Paris?
On the apartment market, Marseille is more affordable with a median price of 4,518 €/m² vs 9,654 €/m² for the other city (source: French Land Registry DVF, latest year available).
Should you invest in Marseille or Paris?
According to the ScorCity overall score (weighted average of 6 dimensions: yield, quality of life, dynamism, accessibility, safety, EPC), Marseille scores 61/100 vs 50/100. 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: Marseille or Paris?
Paris scores higher on quality of life (79/100 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 Paris?
Paris is more populated with 2,103,778 inhabitants vs 886,040 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.