2026 comparison
Ajaccio vs Champigny-sur-Marne: 2026 comparison
Champigny-sur-Marne has more inhabitants than Ajaccio: 78,400 versus 77,132, or 1.6% more. Ajaccio covers a larger area (82.0 km² versus 11.3 km²), but Champigny-sur-Marne is more densely populated: 6,938 inhabitants per km² versus 940.
The median apartment price is higher in Champigny-sur-Marne: €3,894 per m² versus €3,667. The median standard of living is higher in Ajaccio (€25,880 a year versus €23,830).
The two cities are 905 km apart as the crow flies.
Ajaccio
City in Corse-du-Sud
- Population
- 77,132 inhab.
- 68th in France · 1st in its department
- Area
- 82.0 km²
- Density
- 940 per km²
Champigny-sur-Marne
City in Val-de-Marne
- Population
- 78,400 inhab.
- 66th in France · 3rd in its department
- Area
- 11.3 km²
- Density
- 6,938 per km²
Population
Population and demographics
Municipal population since 1936
AjaccioChampigny-sur-Marne
| Criterion | Ajaccio | Champigny-sur-Marne | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population inhab.More populous: Champigny-sur-Marne+2% | 77,132 | 78,400 | More populous: Champigny-sur-Marne+2% |
| Change over 5 yearsStronger growth: Ajaccio+6.4 pts | +7.8% | +1.3% | Stronger growth: Ajaccio+6.4 pts |
| Change over 10 yearsStronger growth: Ajaccio+10 pts | +13.1% | +2.8% | Stronger growth: Ajaccio+10 pts |
| Density per km²Denser: Champigny-sur-Marne7.4 times as high | 940 | 6,938 | Denser: Champigny-sur-Marne7.4 times as high |
| Under 15More young people: Champigny-sur-Marne+1.9 pt | 18.4% | 20.2% | More young people: Champigny-sur-Marne+1.9 pt |
| 65 and overMore seniors: Ajaccio+9.6 pts | 23.9% | 14.3% | More seniors: Ajaccio+9.6 pts |
| People per householdLarger households: Champigny-sur-Marne+0.15 | 2.30 | 2.45 | Larger households: Champigny-sur-Marne+0.15 |
Sources: INSEE, official population figures, INSEE, censuses, INSEE, census
Housing
Real estate prices and housing
| Criterion | Ajaccio | Champigny-sur-Marne | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median apartment price €/m²More expensive: Champigny-sur-Marne+6% | 3,667 | 3,894 | More expensive: Champigny-sur-Marne+6% |
| Median house price €/m²More expensive: Champigny-sur-Marne+7% | 4,382 | 4,667 | More expensive: Champigny-sur-Marne+7% |
| Apartment rent €/m² per month, utilities includedMore expensive: Champigny-sur-Marne+31% | 15.2 | 19.9 | More expensive: Champigny-sur-Marne+31% |
| House rent €/m² per month, utilities includedMore expensive: Champigny-sur-Marne+13% | 16.0 | 18.1 | More expensive: Champigny-sur-Marne+13% |
| Homeowner householdsMore homeowners: Ajaccio+1.6 pt | 45.6% | 44.0% | More homeowners: Ajaccio+1.6 pt |
| Share of housesMore houses: Champigny-sur-Marne+20 pts | 10.6% | 30.7% | More houses: Champigny-sur-Marne+20 pts |
| Social housing (SRU law) share of primary residencesMore social housing: Champigny-sur-Marne+25 pts | 19.0% | 44.0% | More social housing: Champigny-sur-Marne+25 pts |
| Second homesMore second homes: Ajaccio+8.2 pts | 9.0% | 0.8% | More second homes: Ajaccio+8.2 pts |
| Vacant homesMore vacant homes: Champigny-sur-Marne+3.0 pts | 2.9% | 5.8% | More vacant homes: Champigny-sur-Marne+3.0 pts |
| Property tax (combined rate)Higher rate: Ajaccio+1.3 pt | 37.91% | 36.62% | Higher rate: Ajaccio+1.3 pt |
Sources: DGFiP (DVF), Ministry of Housing (rent map), INSEE, census, Ministry for the Ecological Transition (SRU), DGFiP, local taxation
Income and jobs
Residents’ income and jobs
| Criterion | Ajaccio | Champigny-sur-Marne | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median standard of living €/yearHigher: Ajaccio+9% | 25,880 | 23,830 | Higher: Ajaccio+9% |
| Poverty rateHigher: Champigny-sur-Marne+5.2 pts | 18.0% | 23.2% | Higher: Champigny-sur-Marne+5.2 pts |
| Average taxable income per householdHigher: Ajaccio+8% | €30,921 | €28,529 | Higher: Ajaccio+8% |
| Households paying income taxMore taxpaying households: Ajaccio+5.8 pts | 50% | 44% | More taxpaying households: Ajaccio+5.8 pts |
| Activity rate (ages 15-64)Higher: Ajaccio+2.1 pts | 76.4% | 74.3% | Higher: Ajaccio+2.1 pts |
| Unemployment rate (census)Higher: Champigny-sur-Marne+5.9 pts | 7.0% | 12.9% | Higher: Champigny-sur-Marne+5.9 pts |
Sources: INSEE, Filosofi, DGFiP, income tax, INSEE, census
Local life
Town hall and fiber internet
| Criterion | Ajaccio | Champigny-sur-Marne | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mayor | Stéphane Sbraggia | Laurent Jeanne | |
| Political label of the mayor’s list (2026 local elections) | miscellaneous right | union of the right | |
| Premises with fiberBetter covered: Ajaccio+2.8 pts | 99% | 96% | Better covered: Ajaccio+2.8 pts |
Sources: Ministry of the Interior, register of elected officials, Ministry of the Interior, Arcep
Shops and facilities
Shops, leisure and transportation
| Criterion | Ajaccio | Champigny-sur-Marne | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shops per 10,000 inhab.More shops per capita: Ajaccio2.4 times as high | 84.8654 in total | 34.8273 in total | More shops per capita: Ajaccio2.4 times as high |
| Food shops per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Ajaccio+32% | 22.6174 in total | 17.1134 in total | More per capita: Ajaccio+32% |
| Restaurants per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Ajaccio2.6 times as high | 57.7445 in total | 22.3175 in total | More per capita: Ajaccio2.6 times as high |
| Sports facilities per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Ajaccio+2% | 11.992 in total | 11.792 in total | More per capita: Ajaccio+2% |
| Cultural venues per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Ajaccio2.9 times as high | 3.023 in total | 1.08 in total | More per capita: Ajaccio2.9 times as high |
| Hotels per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Ajaccio28 times as high | 3.628 in total | 0.11 in total | More per capita: Ajaccio28 times as high |
| Passenger train stationsMore stations: Ajaccio+3 | 4 | 1 | More stations: Ajaccio+3 |
Number of facilities per 10,000 inhabitants (total count in small print). Source: INSEE, facilities database (BPE)
Health
Health care
| Criterion | Ajaccio | Champigny-sur-Marne | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Access to general practitioners visits/inhab./year localized potential accessibilityBetter access: Champigny-sur-Marne+39% | 4.0 | 5.5 | Better access: Champigny-sur-Marne+39% |
| General practitioners per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Ajaccio2.2 times as high | 14.0108 in total | 6.349 in total | More per capita: Ajaccio2.2 times as high |
| Medical specialists per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Champigny-sur-Marne+0.5% | 23.9184 in total | 24.0188 in total | More per capita: Champigny-sur-Marne+0.5% |
| Dentists per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Ajaccio2.1 times as high | 8.364 in total | 4.031 in total | More per capita: Ajaccio2.1 times as high |
| Pharmacies per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Ajaccio+36% | 3.628 in total | 2.721 in total | More per capita: Ajaccio+36% |
| HospitalsMore facilities: Ajaccio+7 | 13 | 6 | More facilities: Ajaccio+7 |
Practitioners and facilities per 10,000 inhabitants (total count in small print); access to doctors includes those in neighboring communes. Sources: Ministry of Health (DREES), APL, INSEE, facilities database (BPE), Ministry of Health (Finess)
Education
Schools and colleges
| Criterion | Ajaccio | Champigny-sur-Marne | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Primary schoolsMore schools: Champigny-sur-Marne+10 | 28 | 38 | More schools: Champigny-sur-Marne+10 |
| Middle schoolsMore middle schools: Champigny-sur-Marne+2 | 7 | 9 | More middle schools: Champigny-sur-Marne+2 |
| High schoolsTie | 7 | 7 | Tie |
| Higher education institutions and programsMore facilities: Ajaccio+8 | 10 | 2 | More facilities: Ajaccio+8 |
Sources: Ministry of Education, INSEE, facilities database (BPE)
Recorded crime
Offenses recorded by the police
| Criterion | Ajaccio | Champigny-sur-Marne | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Home burglaries per 1,000 homesHigher rate: Champigny-sur-Marne4.3 times as high | 1.0 | 4.5 | Higher rate: Champigny-sur-Marne4.3 times as high |
| Non-violent thefts per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Champigny-sur-Marne+48% | 4.9 | 7.2 | Higher rate: Champigny-sur-Marne+48% |
| Physical violence outside the family per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Champigny-sur-Marne+52% | 2.3 | 3.5 | Higher rate: Champigny-sur-Marne+52% |
| Vehicle thefts per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Champigny-sur-Marne+36% | 2.0 | 2.7 | Higher rate: Champigny-sur-Marne+36% |
| Vandalism and property damage per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Ajaccio+18% | 8.5 | 7.2 | Higher rate: Ajaccio+18% |
Offenses recorded in the commune by the police and gendarmerie, per 1,000 inhabitants (per 1,000 homes for burglaries); this is not the actual crime level. Rates for the latest published year. Source: Ministry of the Interior (SSMSI)
Climate
Temperature, sunshine and rain
| Criterion | Ajaccio | Champigny-sur-Marne | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average temperatureWarmer: Ajaccio+3.7 °C | 16.6°C | 12.9°C | Warmer: Ajaccio+3.7 °C |
| Sunshine h/yearSunnier: Ajaccio+63% | 2,802 | 1,717 | Sunnier: Ajaccio+63% |
| Rainfall mm/yearWetter: Ajaccio+23% | 807 | 654 | Wetter: Ajaccio+23% |
| Rainy days days/year at least 1 mmMore rainy days: Champigny-sur-Marne+42 days/year | 77 | 118 | More rainy days: Champigny-sur-Marne+42 days/year |
| Frost days days/yearMore frost days: Champigny-sur-Marne+25 days/year | 6 | 31 | More frost days: Champigny-sur-Marne+25 days/year |
| Very hot days days/year 30 °C or moreMore hot days: Ajaccio+49 days/year | 70 | 21 | More hot days: Ajaccio+49 days/year |
Climate normals from the reference Météo-France station of each commune. Source: Météo-France, climate normals
Natural hazards
Natural disasters and prevention
| Criterion | Ajaccio | Champigny-sur-Marne | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Natural disasters declared since 1982More declarations: Champigny-sur-Marne+6 | 14 | 20 | More declarations: Champigny-sur-Marne+6 |
| Natural hazard prevention plansMore plans: Ajaccio+1 | 3 | 2 | More plans: Ajaccio+1 |
| Radon potential | Significant | Low |
Sources: Géorisques (GASPAR), IRSN
Land
Area, terrain and administrative areas
| Criterion | Ajaccio | Champigny-sur-Marne | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Area km²Larger: Ajaccio7.3 times as high | 82.0 | 11.3 | Larger: Ajaccio7.3 times as high |
| Town hall elevationHigher: Champigny-sur-Marne+35 m | 4 m | 39 m | Higher: Champigny-sur-Marne+35 m |
| Coastal commune | Yes (sea) | No | |
| Density grid (INSEE) | Intermediate urban centre | Large urban centre | |
| Department | Corse-du-Sud (2A) | Val-de-Marne (94) | |
| Intercommunality | Communauté d'agglomération du Pays Ajaccien | Métropole du Grand Paris | |
| Urban unit | Ajaccio | Paris | |
| Functional area | Ajaccio | Paris |
Sources: IGN, IGN, elevation, Ministry for the Ecological Transition, Loi Littoral, INSEE, density grid, INSEE, COG, INSEE, geographic classifications
Summary
Ajaccio vs Champigny-sur-Marne at a glance
| Criterion | Ajaccio | Champigny-sur-Marne |
|---|---|---|
| Population inhab. | 77,132 | 78,400 |
| Change over 10 years | +13.1% | +2.8% |
| Density per km² | 940 | 6,938 |
| Median apartment price €/m² | 3,667 | 3,894 |
| Median house price €/m² | 4,382 | 4,667 |
| Apartment rent €/m² | 15.2 | 19.9 |
| Property tax (combined rate) | 37.91% | 36.62% |
| Median standard of living €/year | 25,880 | 23,830 |
| Unemployment rate (census) | 7.0% | 12.9% |
| Premises with fiber | 99% | 96% |
| Access to general practitioners visits/inhab./year | 4.0 | 5.5 |
| Home burglaries per 1,000 homes | 1.0 | 4.5 |
| Average temperature | 16.6°C | 12.9°C |
| Sunshine h/year | 2,802 | 1,717 |
| Area km² | 82.0 | 11.3 |
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FAQ
Ajaccio vs Champigny-sur-Marne: your questions
Which is the larger city, Ajaccio or Champigny-sur-Marne?
By population, Champigny-sur-Marne: 78,400 inhabitants versus 77,132 for Ajaccio (official population figures in force on January 1, 2026). Champigny-sur-Marne is the 66th largest city in France, Ajaccio the 68th. By area, Ajaccio is the larger (82.0 km²).
How far is Ajaccio from Champigny-sur-Marne?
Ajaccio and Champigny-sur-Marne are 905 km apart as the crow flies, between the centers of the two communes.
Where is real estate more expensive, in Ajaccio or Champigny-sur-Marne?
To buy an apartment, Champigny-sur-Marne is more expensive: €3,894 per m² (median price), versus €3,667 in Ajaccio (+6%). Median prices of sales over the last five years (DGFiP, DVF).
Where is the standard of living higher, in Ajaccio or Champigny-sur-Marne?
In Ajaccio, half of the residents have a standard of living above €25,880 a year, versus €23,830 in Champigny-sur-Marne (disposable income per consumption unit, INSEE).
Which city is sunnier, Ajaccio or Champigny-sur-Marne?
Ajaccio: 2,802 hours of sunshine a year on average, versus 1,717 in Champigny-sur-Marne (climate normals from the reference Météo-France station of each town).
Official population figures in force on January 1, 2026. Source: INSEE, official population figures