2026 comparison
Bourgoin-Jallieu vs Chambéry: 2026 comparison
Chambéry has more inhabitants than Bourgoin-Jallieu: 61,493 versus 30,773, or 2.0 times as many. Bourgoin-Jallieu covers a larger area (24.4 km² versus 21.0 km²), but Chambéry is more densely populated: 2,930 inhabitants per km² versus 1,263.
The median apartment price is higher in Chambéry: €2,966 per m² versus €2,500. The median standard of living is higher in Chambéry (€24,800 a year versus €23,580).
The two cities are 49 km apart as the crow flies.
Bourgoin-Jallieu
City in Isère
- Population
- 30,773 inhab.
- 283rd in France · 5th in its department
- Area
- 24.4 km²
- Density
- 1,263 per km²
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Chambéry
City in Savoie
- Population
- 61,493 inhab.
- 96th in France · 1st in its department
- Area
- 21.0 km²
- Density
- 2,930 per km²
Population
Population and demographics
Municipal population since 1876
Bourgoin-JallieuChambéry
| Criterion | Bourgoin-Jallieu | Chambéry | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population inhab.More populous: Chambéry+100% | 30,773 | 61,493 | More populous: Chambéry+100% |
| Change over 5 yearsStronger growth: Bourgoin-Jallieu+3.9 pts | +5.8% | +1.9% | Stronger growth: Bourgoin-Jallieu+3.9 pts |
| Change over 10 yearsStronger growth: Bourgoin-Jallieu+8.8 pts | +11.0% | +2.2% | Stronger growth: Bourgoin-Jallieu+8.8 pts |
| Density per km²Denser: Chambéry2.3 times as high | 1,263 | 2,930 | Denser: Chambéry2.3 times as high |
| Under 15More young people: Bourgoin-Jallieu+2.3 pts | 19.1% | 16.8% | More young people: Bourgoin-Jallieu+2.3 pts |
| 65 and overMore seniors: Chambéry+1.2 pt | 18.3% | 19.5% | More seniors: Chambéry+1.2 pt |
| People per householdLarger households: Bourgoin-Jallieu+0.11 | 2.08 | 1.97 | Larger households: Bourgoin-Jallieu+0.11 |
Sources: INSEE, official population figures, INSEE, censuses, INSEE, census
Housing
Real estate prices and housing
| Criterion | Bourgoin-Jallieu | Chambéry | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median apartment price €/m²More expensive: Chambéry+19% | 2,500 | 2,966 | More expensive: Chambéry+19% |
| Median house price €/m²More expensive: Chambéry+38% | 2,865 | 3,957 | More expensive: Chambéry+38% |
| Apartment rent €/m² per month, utilities includedMore expensive: Chambéry+23% | 13.1 | 16.1 | More expensive: Chambéry+23% |
| House rent €/m² per month, utilities includedMore expensive: Bourgoin-Jallieu+0.7% | 12.9 | 12.8 | More expensive: Bourgoin-Jallieu+0.7% |
| Homeowner householdsMore homeowners: Chambéry+2.1 pts | 37.6% | 39.7% | More homeowners: Chambéry+2.1 pts |
| Share of housesMore houses: Bourgoin-Jallieu+12 pts | 25.2% | 13.4% | More houses: Bourgoin-Jallieu+12 pts |
| Social housing (SRU law) share of primary residencesMore social housing: Chambéry+0.4 pt | 32.3% | 32.8% | More social housing: Chambéry+0.4 pt |
| Second homesMore second homes: Chambéry+1.7 pt | 1.9% | 3.6% | More second homes: Chambéry+1.7 pt |
| Vacant homesMore vacant homes: Chambéry+1.2 pt | 7.9% | 9.0% | More vacant homes: Chambéry+1.2 pt |
| Property tax (combined rate)Higher rate: Bourgoin-Jallieu+2.3 pts | 48.81% | 46.48% | Higher rate: Bourgoin-Jallieu+2.3 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 | Bourgoin-Jallieu | Chambéry | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median standard of living €/yearHigher: Chambéry+5% | 23,580 | 24,800 | Higher: Chambéry+5% |
| Poverty rateHigher: Bourgoin-Jallieu+0.7 pt | 21.1% | 20.4% | Higher: Bourgoin-Jallieu+0.7 pt |
| Average taxable income per householdHigher: Chambéry+7% | €27,043 | €28,884 | Higher: Chambéry+7% |
| Households paying income taxMore taxpaying households: Chambéry+2.4 pts | 44% | 47% | More taxpaying households: Chambéry+2.4 pts |
| Activity rate (ages 15-64)Higher: Bourgoin-Jallieu+2.4 pts | 76.0% | 73.6% | Higher: Bourgoin-Jallieu+2.4 pts |
| Unemployment rate (census)Higher: Bourgoin-Jallieu+2.0 pt | 13.8% | 11.8% | Higher: Bourgoin-Jallieu+2.0 pt |
Sources: INSEE, Filosofi, DGFiP, income tax, INSEE, census
Local life
Town hall and fiber internet
| Criterion | Bourgoin-Jallieu | Chambéry | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mayor | Vincent Chriqui | Thierry Repentin | |
| Political label of the mayor’s list (2026 local elections) | miscellaneous right | union of the left | |
| Premises with fiberBetter covered: Bourgoin-Jallieu+0.9 pt | 97% | 96% | Better covered: Bourgoin-Jallieu+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 | Bourgoin-Jallieu | Chambéry | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shops per 10,000 inhab.More shops per capita: Bourgoin-Jallieu+16% | 98.1302 in total | 84.4519 in total | More shops per capita: Bourgoin-Jallieu+16% |
| Food shops per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Bourgoin-Jallieu+14% | 26.682 in total | 23.4144 in total | More per capita: Bourgoin-Jallieu+14% |
| Restaurants per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Chambéry+12% | 43.5134 in total | 48.8300 in total | More per capita: Chambéry+12% |
| Sports facilities per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Chambéry+22% | 16.651 in total | 20.2124 in total | More per capita: Chambéry+22% |
| Cultural venues per 10,000 inhab.Tie | 2.99 in total | 2.918 in total | Tie |
| Hotels per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Chambéry2.3 times as high | 1.34 in total | 2.918 in total | More per capita: Chambéry2.3 times as high |
| 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 | Bourgoin-Jallieu | Chambéry | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Access to general practitioners visits/inhab./year localized potential accessibilityBetter access: Chambéry+43% | 3.5 | 5.1 | Better access: Chambéry+43% |
| General practitioners per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Chambéry+5% | 15.347 in total | 16.199 in total | More per capita: Chambéry+5% |
| Medical specialists per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Bourgoin-Jallieu4.2 times as high | 67.3207 in total | 15.998 in total | More per capita: Bourgoin-Jallieu4.2 times as high |
| Dentists per 10,000 inhab.Tie | 9.128 in total | 9.156 in total | Tie |
| Pharmacies per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Chambéry+11% | 2.99 in total | 3.320 in total | More per capita: Chambéry+11% |
| HospitalsMore facilities: Bourgoin-Jallieu+6 | 11 | 5 | More facilities: Bourgoin-Jallieu+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 | Bourgoin-Jallieu | Chambéry | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Primary schoolsMore schools: Chambéry+24 | 15 | 39 | More schools: Chambéry+24 |
| Middle schoolsMore middle schools: Chambéry+2 | 4 | 6 | More middle schools: Chambéry+2 |
| High schoolsMore high schools: Chambéry+3 | 4 | 7 | More high schools: Chambéry+3 |
| Higher education institutions and programsMore facilities: Chambéry+5 | 3 | 8 | More facilities: Chambéry+5 |
Sources: Ministry of Education, INSEE, facilities database (BPE)
Recorded crime
Offenses recorded by the police
| Criterion | Bourgoin-Jallieu | Chambéry | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Home burglaries per 1,000 homesHigher rate: Chambéry+26% | 5.7 | 7.2 | Higher rate: Chambéry+26% |
| Non-violent thefts per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Chambéry+22% | 12.2 | 14.9 | Higher rate: Chambéry+22% |
| Physical violence outside the family per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Bourgoin-Jallieu+3% | 5.1 | 5.0 | Higher rate: Bourgoin-Jallieu+3% |
| Vehicle thefts per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Bourgoin-Jallieu+18% | 1.9 | 1.6 | Higher rate: Bourgoin-Jallieu+18% |
| Vandalism and property damage per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Bourgoin-Jallieu+5% | 13.0 | 12.4 | Higher rate: Bourgoin-Jallieu+5% |
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 | Bourgoin-Jallieu | Chambéry | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average temperatureWarmer: Bourgoin-Jallieu+0.6 °C | 12.4°C | 11.8°C | Warmer: Bourgoin-Jallieu+0.6 °C |
| Sunshine h/yearSunnier: Bourgoin-Jallieu+3% | 1,947 | 1,895 | Sunnier: Bourgoin-Jallieu+3% |
| Rainfall mm/yearWetter: Chambéry+36% | 844 | 1,148 | Wetter: Chambéry+36% |
| Rainy days days/year at least 1 mmMore rainy days: Chambéry+17 days/year | 102 | 119 | More rainy days: Chambéry+17 days/year |
| Frost days days/yearMore frost days: Chambéry+32 days/year | 49 | 80 | More frost days: Chambéry+32 days/year |
| Very hot days days/year 30 °C or moreMore hot days: Chambéry+5 days/year | 25 | 30 | More hot days: Chambéry+5 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 | Bourgoin-Jallieu | Chambéry | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Natural disasters declared since 1982More declarations: Bourgoin-Jallieu+3 | 15 | 12 | More declarations: Bourgoin-Jallieu+3 |
| Natural hazard prevention plansMore plans: Chambéry+1 | 1 | 2 | More plans: Chambéry+1 |
| Radon potential | Low | Low, with aggravating factors |
Sources: Géorisques (GASPAR), IRSN
Land
Area, terrain and administrative areas
| Criterion | Bourgoin-Jallieu | Chambéry | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Area km²Larger: Bourgoin-Jallieu+16% | 24.4 | 21.0 | Larger: Bourgoin-Jallieu+16% |
| Town hall elevationHigher: Chambéry+34 m | 237 m | 271 m | Higher: Chambéry+34 m |
| Coastal communeSame | No | No | Same |
| Density grid (INSEE) | Intermediate urban centre | Large urban centre | |
| Department | Isère (38) | Savoie (73) | |
| Intercommunality | Communauté d'agglomération Porte de l'Isère (CAPI) | Communauté d'agglomération du Grand Chambéry | |
| Urban unit | Bourgoin-Jallieu | Chambéry | |
| Functional area | Lyon | Chambéry |
Sources: IGN, IGN, elevation, Ministry for the Ecological Transition, Loi Littoral, INSEE, density grid, INSEE, COG, INSEE, geographic classifications
Summary
Bourgoin-Jallieu vs Chambéry at a glance
| Criterion | Bourgoin-Jallieu | Chambéry |
|---|---|---|
| Population inhab. | 30,773 | 61,493 |
| Change over 10 years | +11.0% | +2.2% |
| Density per km² | 1,263 | 2,930 |
| Median apartment price €/m² | 2,500 | 2,966 |
| Median house price €/m² | 2,865 | 3,957 |
| Apartment rent €/m² | 13.1 | 16.1 |
| Property tax (combined rate) | 48.81% | 46.48% |
| Median standard of living €/year | 23,580 | 24,800 |
| Unemployment rate (census) | 13.8% | 11.8% |
| Premises with fiber | 97% | 96% |
| Access to general practitioners visits/inhab./year | 3.5 | 5.1 |
| Home burglaries per 1,000 homes | 5.7 | 7.2 |
| Average temperature | 12.4°C | 11.8°C |
| Sunshine h/year | 1,947 | 1,895 |
| Area km² | 24.4 | 21.0 |
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FAQ
Bourgoin-Jallieu vs Chambéry: your questions
Which is the larger city, Bourgoin-Jallieu or Chambéry?
By population, Chambéry: 61,493 inhabitants versus 30,773 for Bourgoin-Jallieu (official population figures in force on January 1, 2026). Chambéry is the 96th largest city in France, Bourgoin-Jallieu the 283rd. By area, Bourgoin-Jallieu is the larger (24.4 km²).
How far is Bourgoin-Jallieu from Chambéry?
Bourgoin-Jallieu and Chambéry are 49 km apart as the crow flies, between the centers of the two communes.
Where is real estate more expensive, in Bourgoin-Jallieu or Chambéry?
To buy an apartment, Chambéry is more expensive: €2,966 per m² (median price), versus €2,500 in Bourgoin-Jallieu (+19%). Median prices of sales over the last five years (DGFiP, DVF).
Where is the standard of living higher, in Bourgoin-Jallieu or Chambéry?
In Chambéry, half of the residents have a standard of living above €24,800 a year, versus €23,580 in Bourgoin-Jallieu (disposable income per consumption unit, INSEE).
Which city is sunnier, Bourgoin-Jallieu or Chambéry?
Bourgoin-Jallieu: 1,947 hours of sunshine a year on average, versus 1,895 in Chambéry (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