Visual comparison (radar)
Pros and cons
Nantes
+ Strengths
- Higher overall score (58/100 vs 54/100)
- Better safety (75/100 vs 50/100)
- Better-rated housing stock (EPC A+B+C: 48.0 % vs 30.0 %)
− Weaknesses
- Lower quality of life (score 83/100 vs 90/100)
- More identified risks (22 vs 7)
Toulouse
+ Strengths
- Better quality of life (score 90/100 vs 83/100)
- Fewer identified natural/technological risks (7 vs 22)
- Larger demographic pool (514,819 vs 327,734 inhabitants)
− Weaknesses
- Lower overall score (54/100 vs 58/100)
- Lower safety (50/100 vs 75/100)
- Worse-rated housing stock (EPC A+B+C: 30.0 % vs 48.0 %)
Detailed scores
| Dimension | Nantes | Toulouse |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 58 | 54 |
| Yield | 22 | 23 |
| Quality of life | 83 | 90 |
| Economic dynamism | 100 | 100 |
| Accessibility | 12 | 14 |
| Safety | 75 | 50 |
| EPC | 82 | 71 |
Key data
| Indicator | Nantes | Toulouse |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 327,734 | 514,819 |
| Price per m² (apt) | 3,516 € | 3,341 € |
| Rent per m² | 14.5 € | 14.0 € |
| Gross yield | 4.9 % | 5.0 % |
| EPC A+B+C | 48.0 % | 30.0 % |
| FTTH fiber | 0.0 % | 0.0 % |
| Historic monuments | 129 | 232 |
| Identified risks | 22 | 7 |
Price per m² evolution
Frequently asked questions
Which city offers the best rental yield between Nantes and Toulouse?
Based on ScorCity data (median rent / median price per m², apartment type), Toulouse shows a gross yield of 5.0% vs 4.9% 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 Nantes and Toulouse?
On the apartment market, Toulouse is more affordable with a median price of 3,341 €/m² vs 3,516 €/m² for the other city (source: French Land Registry DVF, latest year available).
Should you invest in Nantes or Toulouse?
Both cities have very close investment scores (58/100 for Nantes 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: Nantes or Toulouse?
Toulouse scores higher on quality of life (90/100 vs 83/100). 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 Nantes and Toulouse?
Toulouse is more populated with 514,819 inhabitants vs 327,734 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.