Visual comparison (radar)
Pros and cons
Montpellier
+ Strengths
- More affordable price per m² (3,416 € vs 4,829 €)
- Better quality of life (score 93/100 vs 88/100)
- Better accessibility (transport, services) (13/100 vs 5/100)
- Fewer identified natural/technological risks (12 vs 15)
- Better-rated housing stock (EPC A+B+C: 46.8 % vs 26.8 %)
− Weaknesses
- Lower safety (42/100 vs 83/100)
Nice
+ Strengths
- Better safety (83/100 vs 42/100)
− Weaknesses
- Higher price per m² (4,829 € vs 3,416 €)
- Lower quality of life (score 88/100 vs 93/100)
- Limited accessibility (5/100 vs 13/100)
- More identified risks (15 vs 12)
- Worse-rated housing stock (EPC A+B+C: 26.8 % vs 46.8 %)
Detailed scores
| Dimension | Montpellier | Nice |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 57 | 58 |
| Yield | 30 | 24 |
| Quality of life | 93 | 88 |
| Economic dynamism | 100 | 100 |
| Accessibility | 13 | 5 |
| Safety | 42 | 83 |
| EPC | 82 | 69 |
Key data
| Indicator | Montpellier | Nice |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 310,240 | 357,737 |
| Price per m² (apt) | 3,416 € | 4,829 € |
| Rent per m² | 15.5 € | 20.4 € |
| Gross yield | 5.4 % | 5.1 % |
| EPC A+B+C | 46.8 % | 26.8 % |
| FTTH fiber | 0.0 % | 0.0 % |
| Historic monuments | 118 | 80 |
| Identified risks | 12 | 15 |
Price per m² evolution
Frequently asked questions
Which city offers the best rental yield between Montpellier and Nice?
Based on ScorCity data (median rent / median price per m², apartment type), Montpellier shows a gross yield of 5.4% vs 5.1% for the other city. This calculation is indicative and does not account for charges, vacancy, or the investor's personal tax situation.
Where is the price per m² more accessible between Montpellier and Nice?
On the apartment market, Montpellier is more affordable with a median price of 3,416 €/m² vs 4,829 €/m² for the other city (source: French Land Registry DVF, latest year available).
Should you invest in Montpellier or Nice?
Both cities have very close investment scores (57/100 for Montpellier vs 58/100 for Nice) 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: Montpellier or Nice?
Montpellier scores higher on quality of life (93/100 vs 88/100). 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 Montpellier and Nice?
Nice is more populated with 357,737 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.