2026 comparison
Caluire-et-Cuire vs Rillieux-la-Pape: 2026 comparison
Caluire-et-Cuire has more inhabitants than Rillieux-la-Pape: 44,139 versus 31,691, or 39% more. Rillieux-la-Pape covers a larger area (14.5 km² versus 10.5 km²), but Caluire-et-Cuire is more densely populated: 4,224 inhabitants per km² versus 2,189.
The median apartment price is higher in Caluire-et-Cuire: €4,056 per m² versus €3,351. The median standard of living is higher in Caluire-et-Cuire (€30,790 a year versus €22,200).
The two cities are 4.7 km apart as the crow flies, in the same department and the same urban unit (Lyon).
Caluire-et-Cuire
City in Rhône
- Population
- 44,139 inhab.
- 172nd in France · 6th in its department
- Area
- 10.5 km²
- Density
- 4,224 per km²
© Mairie Rillieux-la-Pape, CC BY-SA 4.0
Rillieux-la-Pape
City in Rhône
- Population
- 31,691 inhab.
- 268th in France · 11th in its department
- Area
- 14.5 km²
- Density
- 2,189 per km²
Population
Population and demographics
Municipal population since 1876
Caluire-et-CuireRillieux-la-Pape
| Criterion | Caluire-et-Cuire | Rillieux-la-Pape | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population inhab.More populous: Caluire-et-Cuire+39% | 44,139 | 31,691 | More populous: Caluire-et-Cuire+39% |
| Change over 5 yearsStronger growth: Rillieux-la-Pape+1.5 pt | +1.8% | +3.2% | Stronger growth: Rillieux-la-Pape+1.5 pt |
| Change over 10 yearsTie | +2.4% | +2.4% | Tie |
| Density per km²Denser: Caluire-et-Cuire+93% | 4,224 | 2,189 | Denser: Caluire-et-Cuire+93% |
| Under 15More young people: Rillieux-la-Pape+5.9 pts | 16.7% | 22.6% | More young people: Rillieux-la-Pape+5.9 pts |
| 65 and overMore seniors: Caluire-et-Cuire+5.5 pts | 22.7% | 17.3% | More seniors: Caluire-et-Cuire+5.5 pts |
| People per householdLarger households: Rillieux-la-Pape+0.46 | 2.05 | 2.51 | Larger households: Rillieux-la-Pape+0.46 |
Sources: INSEE, official population figures, INSEE, censuses, INSEE, census
Housing
Real estate prices and housing
| Criterion | Caluire-et-Cuire | Rillieux-la-Pape | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median apartment price €/m²More expensive: Caluire-et-Cuire+21% | 4,056 | 3,351 | More expensive: Caluire-et-Cuire+21% |
| Median house price €/m²More expensive: Caluire-et-Cuire+51% | 6,410 | 4,242 | More expensive: Caluire-et-Cuire+51% |
| Apartment rent €/m² per month, utilities includedMore expensive: Caluire-et-Cuire+4% | 15.9 | 15.3 | More expensive: Caluire-et-Cuire+4% |
| House rent €/m² per month, utilities includedMore expensive: Caluire-et-Cuire+15% | 16.8 | 14.6 | More expensive: Caluire-et-Cuire+15% |
| Homeowner householdsMore homeowners: Caluire-et-Cuire+13 pts | 55.4% | 42.6% | More homeowners: Caluire-et-Cuire+13 pts |
| Share of housesMore houses: Rillieux-la-Pape+10.0 pts | 14.6% | 24.5% | More houses: Rillieux-la-Pape+10.0 pts |
| Social housing (SRU law) share of primary residencesMore social housing: Rillieux-la-Pape+32 pts | 21.4% | 53.2% | More social housing: Rillieux-la-Pape+32 pts |
| Second homesMore second homes: Caluire-et-Cuire+1.5 pt | 2.1% | 0.6% | More second homes: Caluire-et-Cuire+1.5 pt |
| Vacant homesMore vacant homes: Rillieux-la-Pape+0.8 pt | 7.4% | 8.2% | More vacant homes: Rillieux-la-Pape+0.8 pt |
| Property tax (combined rate)Higher rate: Caluire-et-Cuire+2.6 pts | 37.24% | 34.69% | Higher rate: Caluire-et-Cuire+2.6 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 | Caluire-et-Cuire | Rillieux-la-Pape | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median standard of living €/yearHigher: Caluire-et-Cuire+39% | 30,790 | 22,200 | Higher: Caluire-et-Cuire+39% |
| Poverty rateHigher: Rillieux-la-Pape+13 pts | 12.8% | 26.0% | Higher: Rillieux-la-Pape+13 pts |
| Average taxable income per householdHigher: Caluire-et-Cuire+70% | €50,156 | €29,573 | Higher: Caluire-et-Cuire+70% |
| Households paying income taxMore taxpaying households: Caluire-et-Cuire+19 pts | 60% | 40% | More taxpaying households: Caluire-et-Cuire+19 pts |
| Activity rate (ages 15-64)Higher: Caluire-et-Cuire+9.3 pts | 79.6% | 70.3% | Higher: Caluire-et-Cuire+9.3 pts |
| Unemployment rate (census)Higher: Rillieux-la-Pape+6.9 pts | 8.9% | 15.8% | Higher: Rillieux-la-Pape+6.9 pts |
Sources: INSEE, Filosofi, DGFiP, income tax, INSEE, census
Local life
Town hall and fiber internet
| Criterion | Caluire-et-Cuire | Rillieux-la-Pape | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mayor | Bastien Joint | Alexandre Vincendet | |
| Political label of the mayor’s list (2026 local elections) | Les Républicains | miscellaneous centre | |
| Premises with fiberBetter covered: Rillieux-la-Pape+2.3 pts | 96% | 98% | Better covered: Rillieux-la-Pape+2.3 pts |
Sources: Ministry of the Interior, register of elected officials, Ministry of the Interior, Arcep
Shops and facilities
Shops, leisure and transportation
| Criterion | Caluire-et-Cuire | Rillieux-la-Pape | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shops per 10,000 inhab.More shops per capita: Caluire-et-Cuire+10% | 39.2173 in total | 35.7113 in total | More shops per capita: Caluire-et-Cuire+10% |
| Food shops per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Rillieux-la-Pape+4% | 12.756 in total | 13.342 in total | More per capita: Rillieux-la-Pape+4% |
| Restaurants per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Rillieux-la-Pape+5% | 20.289 in total | 21.167 in total | More per capita: Rillieux-la-Pape+5% |
| Sports facilities per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Rillieux-la-Pape2.2 times as high | 7.232 in total | 16.151 in total | More per capita: Rillieux-la-Pape2.2 times as high |
| Cultural venues per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Rillieux-la-Pape+67% | 1.15 in total | 1.96 in total | More per capita: Rillieux-la-Pape+67% |
| Hotels per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Caluire-et-Cuire2.9 times as high | 0.94 in total | 0.31 in total | More per capita: Caluire-et-Cuire2.9 times as high |
| Passenger train stationsMore stations: Rillieux-la-Pape+1 | 0 | 1 | More stations: Rillieux-la-Pape+1 |
Number of facilities per 10,000 inhabitants (total count in small print). Source: INSEE, facilities database (BPE)
Health
Health care
| Criterion | Caluire-et-Cuire | Rillieux-la-Pape | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Access to general practitioners visits/inhab./year localized potential accessibilityBetter access: Caluire-et-Cuire+17% | 4.5 | 3.8 | Better access: Caluire-et-Cuire+17% |
| General practitioners per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Caluire-et-Cuire+3% | 10.446 in total | 10.132 in total | More per capita: Caluire-et-Cuire+3% |
| Medical specialists per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Caluire-et-Cuire+62% | 55.7246 in total | 34.4109 in total | More per capita: Caluire-et-Cuire+62% |
| Dentists per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Caluire-et-Cuire+6% | 6.328 in total | 6.019 in total | More per capita: Caluire-et-Cuire+6% |
| Pharmacies per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Caluire-et-Cuire+35% | 3.415 in total | 2.58 in total | More per capita: Caluire-et-Cuire+35% |
| HospitalsMore facilities: Caluire-et-Cuire+2 | 3 | 1 | More facilities: Caluire-et-Cuire+2 |
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 | Caluire-et-Cuire | Rillieux-la-Pape | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Primary schoolsMore schools: Caluire-et-Cuire+5 | 22 | 17 | More schools: Caluire-et-Cuire+5 |
| Middle schoolsMore middle schools: Caluire-et-Cuire+1 | 5 | 4 | More middle schools: Caluire-et-Cuire+1 |
| High schoolsMore high schools: Rillieux-la-Pape+2 | 3 | 5 | More high schools: Rillieux-la-Pape+2 |
| Higher education institutions and programsMore facilities: Caluire-et-Cuire+1 | 1 | 0 | More facilities: Caluire-et-Cuire+1 |
Sources: Ministry of Education, INSEE, facilities database (BPE)
Recorded crime
Offenses recorded by the police
| Criterion | Caluire-et-Cuire | Rillieux-la-Pape | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Home burglaries per 1,000 homesHigher rate: Caluire-et-Cuire+46% | 7.3 | 5.0 | Higher rate: Caluire-et-Cuire+46% |
| Non-violent thefts per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Caluire-et-Cuire+46% | 9.6 | 6.6 | Higher rate: Caluire-et-Cuire+46% |
| Physical violence outside the family per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Rillieux-la-Pape2.3 times as high | 2.3 | 5.3 | Higher rate: Rillieux-la-Pape2.3 times as high |
| Vehicle thefts per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Caluire-et-Cuire+9% | 2.2 | 2.0 | Higher rate: Caluire-et-Cuire+9% |
| Vandalism and property damage per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Rillieux-la-Pape+72% | 9.0 | 15.5 | Higher rate: Rillieux-la-Pape+72% |
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)
Natural hazards
Natural disasters and prevention
| Criterion | Caluire-et-Cuire | Rillieux-la-Pape | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Natural disasters declared since 1982More declarations: Rillieux-la-Pape+3 | 11 | 14 | More declarations: Rillieux-la-Pape+3 |
| Natural hazard prevention plansMore plans: Caluire-et-Cuire+1 | 3 | 2 | More plans: Caluire-et-Cuire+1 |
| Radon potential | Low, with aggravating factors | Low |
Sources: Géorisques (GASPAR), IRSN
Land
Area, terrain and administrative areas
| Criterion | Caluire-et-Cuire | Rillieux-la-Pape | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Area km²Larger: Rillieux-la-Pape+39% | 10.5 | 14.5 | Larger: Rillieux-la-Pape+39% |
| Town hall elevationHigher: Rillieux-la-Pape+58 m | 234 m | 292 m | Higher: Rillieux-la-Pape+58 m |
| Coastal communeSame | No | No | Same |
| Density grid (INSEE)Same | Large urban centre | Large urban centre | Same |
| DepartmentSame | Rhône (69) | Rhône (69) | Same |
| IntercommunalitySame | Métropole de Lyon | Métropole de Lyon | Same |
| Urban unitSame | Lyon | Lyon | Same |
| Functional areaSame | Lyon | Lyon | Same |
Sources: IGN, IGN, elevation, Ministry for the Ecological Transition, Loi Littoral, INSEE, density grid, INSEE, COG, INSEE, geographic classifications
Summary
Caluire-et-Cuire vs Rillieux-la-Pape at a glance
| Criterion | Caluire-et-Cuire | Rillieux-la-Pape |
|---|---|---|
| Population inhab. | 44,139 | 31,691 |
| Change over 10 years | +2.4% | +2.4% |
| Density per km² | 4,224 | 2,189 |
| Median apartment price €/m² | 4,056 | 3,351 |
| Median house price €/m² | 6,410 | 4,242 |
| Apartment rent €/m² | 15.9 | 15.3 |
| Property tax (combined rate) | 37.24% | 34.69% |
| Median standard of living €/year | 30,790 | 22,200 |
| Unemployment rate (census) | 8.9% | 15.8% |
| Premises with fiber | 96% | 98% |
| Access to general practitioners visits/inhab./year | 4.5 | 3.8 |
| Home burglaries per 1,000 homes | 7.3 | 5.0 |
| Average temperature | 13.0°C | 13.0°C |
| Sunshine h/year | 2,050 | 2,050 |
| Area km² | 10.5 | 14.5 |
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FAQ
Caluire-et-Cuire vs Rillieux-la-Pape: your questions
Which is the larger city, Caluire-et-Cuire or Rillieux-la-Pape?
By population, Caluire-et-Cuire: 44,139 inhabitants versus 31,691 for Rillieux-la-Pape (official population figures in force on January 1, 2026). Caluire-et-Cuire is the 172nd largest city in France, Rillieux-la-Pape the 268th. By area, Rillieux-la-Pape is the larger (14.5 km²).
How far is Caluire-et-Cuire from Rillieux-la-Pape?
Caluire-et-Cuire and Rillieux-la-Pape are 4.7 km apart as the crow flies, between the centers of the two communes, in the same department (Rhône).
Where is real estate more expensive, in Caluire-et-Cuire or Rillieux-la-Pape?
To buy an apartment, Caluire-et-Cuire is more expensive: €4,056 per m² (median price), versus €3,351 in Rillieux-la-Pape (+21%). Median prices of sales over the last five years (DGFiP, DVF).
Where is the standard of living higher, in Caluire-et-Cuire or Rillieux-la-Pape?
In Caluire-et-Cuire, half of the residents have a standard of living above €30,790 a year, versus €22,200 in Rillieux-la-Pape (disposable income per consumption unit, INSEE).
Are Caluire-et-Cuire and Rillieux-la-Pape in the same department?
Yes: both towns are in Rhône (69), in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region.
Official population figures in force on January 1, 2026. Source: INSEE, official population figures