2026 comparison
Aurillac vs Brive-la-Gaillarde: 2026 comparison
Brive-la-Gaillarde has more inhabitants than Aurillac: 48,330 versus 27,578, or 75% more. Brive-la-Gaillarde is both larger (48.6 km² versus 28.8 km²) and more densely populated (995 inhabitants per km² versus 959).
The median apartment price is higher in Brive-la-Gaillarde: €1,750 per m² versus €1,292. The median standard of living is higher in Aurillac (€24,630 a year versus €24,090).
The two cities are 77 km apart as the crow flies.
Aurillac
City in Cantal
- Population
- 27,578 inhab.
- 326th in France · 1st in its department
- Area
- 28.8 km²
- Density
- 959 per km²
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Brive-la-Gaillarde
City in Corrèze
- Population
- 48,330 inhab.
- 143rd in France · 1st in its department
- Area
- 48.6 km²
- Density
- 995 per km²
Population
Population and demographics
Municipal population since 1876
AurillacBrive-la-Gaillarde
| Criterion | Aurillac | Brive-la-Gaillarde | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population inhab.More populous: Brive-la-Gaillarde+75% | 27,578 | 48,330 | More populous: Brive-la-Gaillarde+75% |
| Change over 5 yearsStronger growth: Aurillac+1.7 pt | +2.7% | +1.0% | Stronger growth: Aurillac+1.7 pt |
| Change over 10 yearsStronger growth: Brive-la-Gaillarde+2.0 pt | −1.3% | +0.6% | Stronger growth: Brive-la-Gaillarde+2.0 pt |
| Density per km²Denser: Brive-la-Gaillarde+4% | 959 | 995 | Denser: Brive-la-Gaillarde+4% |
| Under 15More young people: Brive-la-Gaillarde+2.1 pts | 11.8% | 13.9% | More young people: Brive-la-Gaillarde+2.1 pts |
| 65 and overMore seniors: Brive-la-Gaillarde+0.3 pt | 28.0% | 28.2% | More seniors: Brive-la-Gaillarde+0.3 pt |
| People per householdLarger households: Brive-la-Gaillarde+0.12 | 1.71 | 1.83 | Larger households: Brive-la-Gaillarde+0.12 |
Sources: INSEE, official population figures, INSEE, censuses, INSEE, census
Housing
Real estate prices and housing
| Criterion | Aurillac | Brive-la-Gaillarde | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median apartment price €/m²More expensive: Brive-la-Gaillarde+35% | 1,292 | 1,750 | More expensive: Brive-la-Gaillarde+35% |
| Median house price €/m²More expensive: Brive-la-Gaillarde+10% | 1,735 | 1,916 | More expensive: Brive-la-Gaillarde+10% |
| Apartment rent €/m² per month, utilities includedMore expensive: Brive-la-Gaillarde+19% | 9.5 | 11.3 | More expensive: Brive-la-Gaillarde+19% |
| House rent €/m² per month, utilities includedMore expensive: Brive-la-Gaillarde+13% | 9.1 | 10.3 | More expensive: Brive-la-Gaillarde+13% |
| Homeowner householdsMore homeowners: Brive-la-Gaillarde+1.4 pt | 48.8% | 50.2% | More homeowners: Brive-la-Gaillarde+1.4 pt |
| Share of housesMore houses: Brive-la-Gaillarde+18 pts | 28.6% | 46.9% | More houses: Brive-la-Gaillarde+18 pts |
| Social housing (SRU law) share of primary residencesMore social housing: Aurillac+13 pts | 31.5% | 18.1% | More social housing: Aurillac+13 pts |
| Second homesMore second homes: Aurillac+0.2 pt | 4.7% | 4.5% | More second homes: Aurillac+0.2 pt |
| Vacant homesMore vacant homes: Aurillac+2.7 pts | 13.4% | 10.7% | More vacant homes: Aurillac+2.7 pts |
| Property tax (combined rate)Higher rate: Brive-la-Gaillarde+1.2 pt | 53.50% | 54.68% | Higher rate: Brive-la-Gaillarde+1.2 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 | Aurillac | Brive-la-Gaillarde | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median standard of living €/yearHigher: Aurillac+2% | 24,630 | 24,090 | Higher: Aurillac+2% |
| Poverty rateHigher: Aurillac+0.2 pt | 18.3% | 18.1% | Higher: Aurillac+0.2 pt |
| Average taxable income per householdHigher: Brive-la-Gaillarde+9% | €25,946 | €28,202 | Higher: Brive-la-Gaillarde+9% |
| Households paying income taxMore taxpaying households: Brive-la-Gaillarde+0.4 pt | 44% | 45% | More taxpaying households: Brive-la-Gaillarde+0.4 pt |
| Activity rate (ages 15-64)Higher: Brive-la-Gaillarde+1.8 pt | 72.1% | 73.9% | Higher: Brive-la-Gaillarde+1.8 pt |
| Unemployment rate (census)Higher: Brive-la-Gaillarde+2.2 pts | 10.5% | 12.7% | Higher: Brive-la-Gaillarde+2.2 pts |
Sources: INSEE, Filosofi, DGFiP, income tax, INSEE, census
Local life
Town hall and fiber internet
| Criterion | Aurillac | Brive-la-Gaillarde | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mayor | Patrick Casagrande | Frédéric Soulier | |
| Political label of the mayor’s list (2026 local elections)Same | miscellaneous right | miscellaneous right | Same |
| Premises with fiberBetter covered: Aurillac+1.2 pt | 98% | 97% | Better covered: Aurillac+1.2 pt |
Sources: Ministry of the Interior, register of elected officials, Ministry of the Interior, Arcep
Shops and facilities
Shops, leisure and transportation
| Criterion | Aurillac | Brive-la-Gaillarde | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shops per 10,000 inhab.More shops per capita: Aurillac+25% | 137.4379 in total | 110.1532 in total | More shops per capita: Aurillac+25% |
| Food shops per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Aurillac+28% | 34.896 in total | 27.1131 in total | More per capita: Aurillac+28% |
| Restaurants per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Brive-la-Gaillarde+18% | 37.3103 in total | 44.1213 in total | More per capita: Brive-la-Gaillarde+18% |
| Sports facilities per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Aurillac+50% | 29.782 in total | 19.996 in total | More per capita: Aurillac+50% |
| Cultural venues per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Aurillac2.2 times as high | 3.610 in total | 1.78 in total | More per capita: Aurillac2.2 times as high |
| Hotels per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Aurillac+0.1% | 4.412 in total | 4.321 in total | More per capita: Aurillac+0.1% |
| Passenger train stationsTie | 1 | 1 | Tie |
Number of facilities per 10,000 inhabitants (total count in small print). Source: INSEE, facilities database (BPE)
Health
Health care
| Criterion | Aurillac | Brive-la-Gaillarde | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Access to general practitioners visits/inhab./year localized potential accessibilityBetter access: Aurillac+58% | 5.0 | 3.1 | Better access: Aurillac+58% |
| General practitioners per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Aurillac+30% | 11.632 in total | 8.943 in total | More per capita: Aurillac+30% |
| Medical specialists per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Brive-la-Gaillarde+67% | 26.172 in total | 43.7211 in total | More per capita: Brive-la-Gaillarde+67% |
| Dentists per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Aurillac+53% | 12.334 in total | 8.139 in total | More per capita: Aurillac+53% |
| Pharmacies per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Aurillac+8% | 4.713 in total | 4.321 in total | More per capita: Aurillac+8% |
| HospitalsMore facilities: Brive-la-Gaillarde+5 | 6 | 11 | More facilities: Brive-la-Gaillarde+5 |
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 | Aurillac | Brive-la-Gaillarde | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Primary schoolsMore schools: Brive-la-Gaillarde+15 | 13 | 28 | More schools: Brive-la-Gaillarde+15 |
| Middle schoolsMore middle schools: Brive-la-Gaillarde+5 | 6 | 11 | More middle schools: Brive-la-Gaillarde+5 |
| High schoolsMore high schools: Brive-la-Gaillarde+4 | 9 | 13 | More high schools: Brive-la-Gaillarde+4 |
| Higher education institutions and programsMore facilities: Aurillac+2 | 12 | 10 | More facilities: Aurillac+2 |
Sources: Ministry of Education, INSEE, facilities database (BPE)
Recorded crime
Offenses recorded by the police
| Criterion | Aurillac | Brive-la-Gaillarde | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Home burglaries per 1,000 homesHigher rate: Brive-la-Gaillarde2.1 times as high | 1.7 | 3.6 | Higher rate: Brive-la-Gaillarde2.1 times as high |
| Non-violent thefts per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Brive-la-Gaillarde+20% | 8.9 | 10.7 | Higher rate: Brive-la-Gaillarde+20% |
| Physical violence outside the family per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Aurillac+2% | 4.5 | 4.4 | Higher rate: Aurillac+2% |
| Vehicle thefts per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Brive-la-Gaillarde+9% | 0.8 | 0.9 | Higher rate: Brive-la-Gaillarde+9% |
| Vandalism and property damage per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Aurillac+20% | 11.3 | 9.4 | Higher rate: Aurillac+20% |
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 | Aurillac | Brive-la-Gaillarde | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average temperatureWarmer: Brive-la-Gaillarde+1.7 °C | 11.2°C | 12.9°C | Warmer: Brive-la-Gaillarde+1.7 °C |
| Sunshine h/yearSunnier: Aurillac+5% | 2,146 | 2,037 | Sunnier: Aurillac+5% |
| Rainfall mm/yearWetter: Aurillac+45% | 1,309 | 904 | Wetter: Aurillac+45% |
| Rainy days days/year at least 1 mmMore rainy days: Aurillac+12 days/year | 135 | 122 | More rainy days: Aurillac+12 days/year |
| Frost days days/yearMore frost days: Aurillac+6 days/year | 64 | 58 | More frost days: Aurillac+6 days/year |
| Very hot days days/year 30 °C or moreMore hot days: Brive-la-Gaillarde+15 days/year | 17 | 32 | More hot days: Brive-la-Gaillarde+15 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 | Aurillac | Brive-la-Gaillarde | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Natural disasters declared since 1982More declarations: Aurillac+1 | 17 | 16 | More declarations: Aurillac+1 |
| Natural hazard prevention plansMore plans: Aurillac+1 | 2 | 1 | More plans: Aurillac+1 |
| Radon potentialSame | Significant | Significant | Same |
Sources: Géorisques (GASPAR), IRSN
Land
Area, terrain and administrative areas
| Criterion | Aurillac | Brive-la-Gaillarde | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Area km²Larger: Brive-la-Gaillarde+69% | 28.8 | 48.6 | Larger: Brive-la-Gaillarde+69% |
| Town hall elevationHigher: Aurillac+512 m | 624 m | 112 m | Higher: Aurillac+512 m |
| Coastal communeSame | No | No | Same |
| Density grid (INSEE)Same | Intermediate urban centre | Intermediate urban centre | Same |
| Department | Cantal (15) | Corrèze (19) | |
| Intercommunality | Communauté d'agglomération Aurillac Agglomération | Communauté d'agglomération du Bassin de Brive | |
| Urban unit | Aurillac | Brive-la-Gaillarde | |
| Functional area | Aurillac | Brive-la-Gaillarde |
Sources: IGN, IGN, elevation, Ministry for the Ecological Transition, Loi Littoral, INSEE, density grid, INSEE, COG, INSEE, geographic classifications
Summary
Aurillac vs Brive-la-Gaillarde at a glance
| Criterion | Aurillac | Brive-la-Gaillarde |
|---|---|---|
| Population inhab. | 27,578 | 48,330 |
| Change over 10 years | −1.3% | +0.6% |
| Density per km² | 959 | 995 |
| Median apartment price €/m² | 1,292 | 1,750 |
| Median house price €/m² | 1,735 | 1,916 |
| Apartment rent €/m² | 9.5 | 11.3 |
| Property tax (combined rate) | 53.50% | 54.68% |
| Median standard of living €/year | 24,630 | 24,090 |
| Unemployment rate (census) | 10.5% | 12.7% |
| Premises with fiber | 98% | 97% |
| Access to general practitioners visits/inhab./year | 5.0 | 3.1 |
| Home burglaries per 1,000 homes | 1.7 | 3.6 |
| Average temperature | 11.2°C | 12.9°C |
| Sunshine h/year | 2,146 | 2,037 |
| Area km² | 28.8 | 48.6 |
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FAQ
Aurillac vs Brive-la-Gaillarde: your questions
Which is the larger city, Aurillac or Brive-la-Gaillarde?
By population, Brive-la-Gaillarde: 48,330 inhabitants versus 27,578 for Aurillac (official population figures in force on January 1, 2026). Brive-la-Gaillarde is the 143rd largest city in France, Aurillac the 326th. By area, Brive-la-Gaillarde is also the larger (48.6 km²).
How far is Aurillac from Brive-la-Gaillarde?
Aurillac and Brive-la-Gaillarde are 77 km apart as the crow flies, between the centers of the two communes.
Where is real estate more expensive, in Aurillac or Brive-la-Gaillarde?
To buy an apartment, Brive-la-Gaillarde is more expensive: €1,750 per m² (median price), versus €1,292 in Aurillac (+35%). Median prices of sales over the last five years (DGFiP, DVF).
Where is the standard of living higher, in Aurillac or Brive-la-Gaillarde?
In Aurillac, half of the residents have a standard of living above €24,630 a year, versus €24,090 in Brive-la-Gaillarde (disposable income per consumption unit, INSEE).
Which city is sunnier, Aurillac or Brive-la-Gaillarde?
Aurillac: 2,146 hours of sunshine a year on average, versus 2,037 in Brive-la-Gaillarde (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