Lille vs Paris
Lille vs Paris — Real Estate Comparison — France
Lille
Paris
What does your budget buy?
For the same budget, you get 3x more space in Lille than in Paris.
Investment & market comparison
| Metric | Lille | Paris | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median sale price | €200,682 | €537,597 | Lille |
| Median rent (€/mo) | €679 | €2,218 | Lille |
| Gross rental yield | 4.1% | 5.0% | Paris |
| Population | 227,560 | 2,243,833 | Paris |
| Price index YoY | 1.0% | 1.0% | — |
| Avg sold price (MIVAU) | €254,034 | €687,067 | Lille |
| Asking vs sold premium | 4.4% | 32.7% | Lille |
Data combines Spanish real-estate portals (asking), INE Atlas income, INE Padrón demographics, MIVAU official transactions, INE IPV price index.
Real estate in Paris is 165% more expensive than in Lille, with median prices of €9,937/m² vs €3,754/m². Paris has 1,145 recorded transactions vs 183 in Lille, making it the more active market. For buyers seeking value, Lille offers significantly lower entry prices than Paris.
Lille
The median property price in Lille is €3,754/m². There are currently 985 active listings on the market. 183 transactions were recorded in the most recent period.
Paris
The median property price in Paris is €9,937/m². There are currently 243 active listings on the market. 1,145 transactions were recorded in the most recent period.
Transaction Data Comparison
| Lille | Paris | |
|---|---|---|
| Median Sold Price | €201,840 | €380,000 |
| Sold/m² | €3,754/m² | €9,937/m² |
| Transactions | 183 | 1,145 |
FAQ
Is Lille more expensive than Paris?
Yes, Paris is 165% more expensive than Lille. The median price per m² in Paris is €9,937 compared to €3,754 in Lille.
Which city is better for property buyers — Lille or Paris?
From a price perspective, Lille offers more affordable options with a median of €3,754/m².
How active are the property markets in Lille and Paris?
Lille recorded 183 property transactions in the most recent period, while Paris had 1,145.