2026 comparison
Antibes vs Cherbourg-en-Cotentin: 2026 comparison
Cherbourg-en-Cotentin has more inhabitants than Antibes: 80,317 versus 78,612, or 2.2% more. Cherbourg-en-Cotentin covers a larger area (68.5 km² versus 26.5 km²), but Antibes is more densely populated: 2,969 inhabitants per km² versus 1,172.
The median apartment price is higher in Antibes: €4,998 per m² versus €2,192. The median standard of living is higher in Antibes (€27,560 a year versus €25,450).
The two cities are 946 km apart as the crow flies.
Antibes
City in Alpes-Maritimes
FAlpes-Maritimes06Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur
- Population
- 78,612 inhab.
- 65th in France · 2nd in its department
- Area
- 26.5 km²
- Density
- 2,969 per km²
Cherbourg-en-Cotentin
City in Manche
- Population
- 80,317 inhab.
- 63rd in France · 1st in its department
- Area
- 68.5 km²
- Density
- 1,172 per km²
Population
Population and demographics
Municipal population since 1876
AntibesCherbourg-en-Cotentin
| Criterion | Antibes | Cherbourg-en-Cotentin | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population inhab.More populous: Cherbourg-en-Cotentin+2% | 78,612 | 80,317 | More populous: Cherbourg-en-Cotentin+2% |
| Change over 5 yearsStronger growth: Antibes+7.6 pts | +6.5% | −1.1% | Stronger growth: Antibes+7.6 pts |
| Change over 10 yearsStronger growth: Antibes+6.2 pts | +2.9% | −3.4% | Stronger growth: Antibes+6.2 pts |
| Density per km²Denser: Antibes2.5 times as high | 2,969 | 1,172 | Denser: Antibes2.5 times as high |
| Under 15More young people: Cherbourg-en-Cotentin+1.2 pt | 13.8% | 15.1% | More young people: Cherbourg-en-Cotentin+1.2 pt |
| 65 and overMore seniors: Antibes+5.8 pts | 27.7% | 21.9% | More seniors: Antibes+5.8 pts |
| People per householdTie | 1.90 | 1.90 | Tie |
Sources: INSEE, official population figures, INSEE, censuses, INSEE, census
Housing
Real estate prices and housing
| Criterion | Antibes | Cherbourg-en-Cotentin | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median apartment price €/m²More expensive: Antibes2.3 times as high | 4,998 | 2,192 | More expensive: Antibes2.3 times as high |
| Median house price €/m²More expensive: Antibes3.0 times as high | 6,874 | 2,296 | More expensive: Antibes3.0 times as high |
| Apartment rent €/m² per month, utilities includedMore expensive: Antibes+61% | 20.3 | 12.6 | More expensive: Antibes+61% |
| House rent €/m² per month, utilities includedMore expensive: Antibes+95% | 20.4 | 10.5 | More expensive: Antibes+95% |
| Homeowner householdsMore homeowners: Antibes+11 pts | 55.7% | 44.6% | More homeowners: Antibes+11 pts |
| Share of housesMore houses: Cherbourg-en-Cotentin+35 pts | 14.8% | 50.2% | More houses: Cherbourg-en-Cotentin+35 pts |
| Social housing (SRU law) share of primary residencesMore social housing: Cherbourg-en-Cotentin+28 pts | 12.9% | 41.2% | More social housing: Cherbourg-en-Cotentin+28 pts |
| Second homesMore second homes: Antibes+30 pts | 33.6% | 3.6% | More second homes: Antibes+30 pts |
| Vacant homesMore vacant homes: Cherbourg-en-Cotentin+0.6 pt | 5.3% | 5.9% | More vacant homes: Cherbourg-en-Cotentin+0.6 pt |
| Property tax (combined rate)Higher rate: Cherbourg-en-Cotentin+24 pts | 28.61% | 52.57% | Higher rate: Cherbourg-en-Cotentin+24 pts |
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 | Antibes | Cherbourg-en-Cotentin | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median standard of living €/yearHigher: Antibes+8% | 27,560 | 25,450 | Higher: Antibes+8% |
| Poverty rateHigher: Antibes+0.9 pt | 15.8% | 14.9% | Higher: Antibes+0.9 pt |
| Average taxable income per householdHigher: Antibes+21% | €35,280 | €29,269 | Higher: Antibes+21% |
| Households paying income taxMore taxpaying households: Antibes+4.1 pts | 53% | 49% | More taxpaying households: Antibes+4.1 pts |
| Activity rate (ages 15-64)Higher: Antibes+2.6 pts | 78.2% | 75.5% | Higher: Antibes+2.6 pts |
| Unemployment rate (census)Higher: Cherbourg-en-Cotentin+0.9 pt | 10.1% | 11.0% | Higher: Cherbourg-en-Cotentin+0.9 pt |
Sources: INSEE, Filosofi, DGFiP, income tax, INSEE, census
Local life
Town hall and fiber internet
| Criterion | Antibes | Cherbourg-en-Cotentin | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mayor | Jean Leonetti | Camille Margueritte | |
| Political label of the mayor’s list (2026 local elections) | union of the right | miscellaneous right | |
| Premises with fiberBetter covered: Antibes+0.9 pt | 96% | 95% | Better covered: Antibes+0.9 pt |
Sources: Ministry of the Interior, register of elected officials, Ministry of the Interior, Arcep
Shops and facilities
Shops, leisure and transportation
| Criterion | Antibes | Cherbourg-en-Cotentin | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shops per 10,000 inhab.More shops per capita: Antibes+54% | 102.3804 in total | 66.4533 in total | More shops per capita: Antibes+54% |
| Food shops per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Antibes+56% | 30.1237 in total | 19.3155 in total | More per capita: Antibes+56% |
| Restaurants per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Antibes3.2 times as high | 71.6563 in total | 22.7182 in total | More per capita: Antibes3.2 times as high |
| Sports facilities per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Cherbourg-en-Cotentin+50% | 13.0102 in total | 19.4156 in total | More per capita: Cherbourg-en-Cotentin+50% |
| Cultural venues per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Cherbourg-en-Cotentin+76% | 1.310 in total | 2.218 in total | More per capita: Cherbourg-en-Cotentin+76% |
| Hotels per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Antibes2.5 times as high | 7.156 in total | 2.923 in total | More per capita: Antibes2.5 times as high |
| Passenger train stationsMore stations: Antibes+2 | 3 | 1 | More stations: Antibes+2 |
Number of facilities per 10,000 inhabitants (total count in small print). Source: INSEE, facilities database (BPE)
Health
Health care
| Criterion | Antibes | Cherbourg-en-Cotentin | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Access to general practitioners visits/inhab./year localized potential accessibilityBetter access: Antibes+43% | 4.9 | 3.4 | Better access: Antibes+43% |
| General practitioners per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Antibes+87% | 14.9117 in total | 8.064 in total | More per capita: Antibes+87% |
| Medical specialists per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Antibes2.2 times as high | 20.5161 in total | 9.274 in total | More per capita: Antibes2.2 times as high |
| Dentists per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Antibes2.4 times as high | 10.885 in total | 4.536 in total | More per capita: Antibes2.4 times as high |
| Pharmacies per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Antibes+40% | 4.233 in total | 3.024 in total | More per capita: Antibes+40% |
| HospitalsMore facilities: Cherbourg-en-Cotentin+6 | 5 | 11 | More facilities: Cherbourg-en-Cotentin+6 |
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 | Antibes | Cherbourg-en-Cotentin | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Primary schoolsMore schools: Cherbourg-en-Cotentin+14 | 33 | 47 | More schools: Cherbourg-en-Cotentin+14 |
| Middle schoolsMore middle schools: Cherbourg-en-Cotentin+4 | 9 | 13 | More middle schools: Cherbourg-en-Cotentin+4 |
| High schoolsMore high schools: Cherbourg-en-Cotentin+3 | 7 | 10 | More high schools: Cherbourg-en-Cotentin+3 |
| Higher education institutions and programsMore facilities: Cherbourg-en-Cotentin+10 | 3 | 13 | More facilities: Cherbourg-en-Cotentin+10 |
Sources: Ministry of Education, INSEE, facilities database (BPE)
Recorded crime
Offenses recorded by the police
| Criterion | Antibes | Cherbourg-en-Cotentin | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Home burglaries per 1,000 homesHigher rate: Antibes+67% | 3.0 | 1.8 | Higher rate: Antibes+67% |
| Non-violent thefts per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Antibes3.1 times as high | 19.6 | 6.3 | Higher rate: Antibes3.1 times as high |
| Physical violence outside the family per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Antibes+10% | 3.1 | 2.8 | Higher rate: Antibes+10% |
| Vehicle thefts per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Antibes4.2 times as high | 2.7 | 0.6 | Higher rate: Antibes4.2 times as high |
| Vandalism and property damage per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Antibes+25% | 11.3 | 9.0 | Higher rate: Antibes+25% |
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 | Antibes | Cherbourg-en-Cotentin | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average temperatureWarmer: Antibes+3.8 °C | 15.9°C | 12.1°C | Warmer: Antibes+3.8 °C |
| Sunshine h/year | 2,761 | — | |
| Rainfall mm/yearWetter: Cherbourg-en-Cotentin+10% | 880 | 964 | Wetter: Cherbourg-en-Cotentin+10% |
| Rainy days days/year at least 1 mmMore rainy days: Cherbourg-en-Cotentin+72 days/year | 63 | 135 | More rainy days: Cherbourg-en-Cotentin+72 days/year |
| Frost days days/yearMore frost days: Antibes+3 days/year | 8 | 5 | More frost days: Antibes+3 days/year |
| Very hot days days/year 30 °C or moreMore hot days: Antibes+28 days/year | 28 | 0 | More hot days: Antibes+28 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 | Antibes | Cherbourg-en-Cotentin | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Natural disasters declared since 1982More declarations: Antibes+39 | 52 | 13 | More declarations: Antibes+39 |
| Natural hazard prevention plansMore plans: Antibes+1 | 2 | 1 | More plans: Antibes+1 |
| Radon potential | Low, with aggravating factors | Significant |
Sources: Géorisques (GASPAR), IRSN
Land
Area, terrain and administrative areas
| Criterion | Antibes | Cherbourg-en-Cotentin | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Area km²Larger: Cherbourg-en-Cotentin2.6 times as high | 26.5 | 68.5 | Larger: Cherbourg-en-Cotentin2.6 times as high |
| Town hall elevationHigher: Antibes+5 m | 11 m | 6 m | Higher: Antibes+5 m |
| Coastal communeSame | Yes (sea) | Yes (sea) | Same |
| Density grid (INSEE)Same | Large urban centre | Large urban centre | Same |
| Department | Alpes-Maritimes (06) | Manche (50) | |
| Intercommunality | Communauté d'agglomération de Sophia Antipolis | Communauté d'agglomération du Cotentin | |
| Urban unit | Nice | Cherbourg-en-Cotentin | |
| Functional area | Cannes - Antibes | Cherbourg-en-Cotentin |
Sources: IGN, IGN, elevation, Ministry for the Ecological Transition, Loi Littoral, INSEE, density grid, INSEE, COG, INSEE, geographic classifications
Summary
Antibes vs Cherbourg-en-Cotentin at a glance
| Criterion | Antibes | Cherbourg-en-Cotentin |
|---|---|---|
| Population inhab. | 78,612 | 80,317 |
| Change over 10 years | +2.9% | −3.4% |
| Density per km² | 2,969 | 1,172 |
| Median apartment price €/m² | 4,998 | 2,192 |
| Median house price €/m² | 6,874 | 2,296 |
| Apartment rent €/m² | 20.3 | 12.6 |
| Property tax (combined rate) | 28.61% | 52.57% |
| Median standard of living €/year | 27,560 | 25,450 |
| Unemployment rate (census) | 10.1% | 11.0% |
| Premises with fiber | 96% | 95% |
| Access to general practitioners visits/inhab./year | 4.9 | 3.4 |
| Home burglaries per 1,000 homes | 3.0 | 1.8 |
| Average temperature | 15.9°C | 12.1°C |
| Sunshine h/year | 2,761 | — |
| Area km² | 26.5 | 68.5 |
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FAQ
Antibes vs Cherbourg-en-Cotentin: your questions
Which is the larger city, Antibes or Cherbourg-en-Cotentin?
By population, Cherbourg-en-Cotentin: 80,317 inhabitants versus 78,612 for Antibes (official population figures in force on January 1, 2026). Cherbourg-en-Cotentin is the 63rd largest city in France, Antibes the 65th. By area, Cherbourg-en-Cotentin is also the larger (68.5 km²).
How far is Antibes from Cherbourg-en-Cotentin?
Antibes and Cherbourg-en-Cotentin are 946 km apart as the crow flies, between the centers of the two communes.
Where is real estate more expensive, in Antibes or Cherbourg-en-Cotentin?
To buy an apartment, Antibes is more expensive: €4,998 per m² (median price), versus €2,192 in Cherbourg-en-Cotentin (+128%). Median prices of sales over the last five years (DGFiP, DVF).
Where is the standard of living higher, in Antibes or Cherbourg-en-Cotentin?
In Antibes, half of the residents have a standard of living above €27,560 a year, versus €25,450 in Cherbourg-en-Cotentin (disposable income per consumption unit, INSEE).
Are Antibes and Cherbourg-en-Cotentin in the same department?
No: Antibes is in Alpes-Maritimes (06), in the Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur region, and Cherbourg-en-Cotentin in Manche (50), in the Normandy region.
Official population figures in force on January 1, 2026. Source: INSEE, official population figures