2026 comparison
Cannes vs Saint-Nazaire (44): 2026 comparison
Saint-Nazaire has more inhabitants than Cannes: 76,243 versus 75,105, or 1.5% more. Saint-Nazaire covers a larger area (46.8 km² versus 19.6 km²), but Cannes is more densely populated: 3,828 inhabitants per km² versus 1,629.
The median apartment price is higher in Cannes: €5,460 per m² versus €2,917. The median standard of living is higher in Saint-Nazaire (€24,750 a year versus €24,000).
The two cities are 832 km apart as the crow flies.
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Cannes
City in Alpes-Maritimes
FAlpes-Maritimes06Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur
- Population
- 75,105 inhab.
- 71st in France · 3rd in its department
- Area
- 19.6 km²
- Density
- 3,828 per km²
Saint-Nazaire
City in Loire-Atlantique
FLoire-Atlantique44Pays de la Loire
- Population
- 76,243 inhab.
- 69th in France · 2nd in its department
- Area
- 46.8 km²
- Density
- 1,629 per km²
Population
Population and demographics
Municipal population since 1876
CannesSaint-Nazaire
| Criterion | Cannes | Saint-Nazaire | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population inhab.More populous: Saint-Nazaire+2% | 75,105 | 76,243 | More populous: Saint-Nazaire+2% |
| Change over 5 yearsStronger growth: Saint-Nazaire+5.1 pts | +0.5% | +5.6% | Stronger growth: Saint-Nazaire+5.1 pts |
| Change over 10 yearsStronger growth: Saint-Nazaire+7.4 pts | +1.4% | +8.8% | Stronger growth: Saint-Nazaire+7.4 pts |
| Density per km²Denser: Cannes2.3 times as high | 3,828 | 1,629 | Denser: Cannes2.3 times as high |
| Under 15More young people: Saint-Nazaire+2.7 pts | 13.3% | 15.9% | More young people: Saint-Nazaire+2.7 pts |
| 65 and overMore seniors: Cannes+5.9 pts | 30.5% | 24.6% | More seniors: Cannes+5.9 pts |
| People per householdLarger households: Saint-Nazaire+0.03 | 1.87 | 1.90 | Larger households: Saint-Nazaire+0.03 |
Sources: INSEE, official population figures, INSEE, censuses, INSEE, census
Housing
Real estate prices and housing
| Criterion | Cannes | Saint-Nazaire | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median apartment price €/m²More expensive: Cannes+87% | 5,460 | 2,917 | More expensive: Cannes+87% |
| Median house price €/m²More expensive: Cannes2.3 times as high | 6,750 | 2,955 | More expensive: Cannes2.3 times as high |
| Apartment rent €/m² per month, utilities includedMore expensive: Cannes+59% | 20.3 | 12.8 | More expensive: Cannes+59% |
| House rent €/m² per month, utilities includedMore expensive: Cannes+80% | 22.3 | 12.4 | More expensive: Cannes+80% |
| Homeowner householdsMore homeowners: Saint-Nazaire+0.4 pt | 47.4% | 47.8% | More homeowners: Saint-Nazaire+0.4 pt |
| Share of housesMore houses: Saint-Nazaire+31 pts | 7.0% | 37.9% | More houses: Saint-Nazaire+31 pts |
| Social housing (SRU law) share of primary residencesMore social housing: Saint-Nazaire+11 pts | 17.9% | 28.9% | More social housing: Saint-Nazaire+11 pts |
| Second homesMore second homes: Cannes+38 pts | 44.2% | 6.5% | More second homes: Cannes+38 pts |
| Vacant homesMore vacant homes: Saint-Nazaire+3.8 pts | 3.4% | 7.1% | More vacant homes: Saint-Nazaire+3.8 pts |
| Property tax (combined rate)Higher rate: Saint-Nazaire+11 pts | 28.07% | 39.08% | Higher rate: Saint-Nazaire+11 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 | Cannes | Saint-Nazaire | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median standard of living €/yearHigher: Saint-Nazaire+3% | 24,000 | 24,750 | Higher: Saint-Nazaire+3% |
| Poverty rateHigher: Cannes+4.6 pts | 22.6% | 18.0% | Higher: Cannes+4.6 pts |
| Average taxable income per householdHigher: Cannes+15% | €32,218 | €28,112 | Higher: Cannes+15% |
| Households paying income taxMore taxpaying households: Saint-Nazaire+1.8 pt | 45% | 47% | More taxpaying households: Saint-Nazaire+1.8 pt |
| Activity rate (ages 15-64)Higher: Saint-Nazaire+0.3 pt | 74.1% | 74.4% | Higher: Saint-Nazaire+0.3 pt |
| Unemployment rate (census)Higher: Cannes+1.8 pt | 14.9% | 13.0% | Higher: Cannes+1.8 pt |
Sources: INSEE, Filosofi, DGFiP, income tax, INSEE, census
Local life
Town hall and fiber internet
| Criterion | Cannes | Saint-Nazaire | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mayor | David Lisnard | David Samzun | |
| Political label of the mayor’s list (2026 local elections) | miscellaneous right | miscellaneous left | |
| Premises with fiberBetter covered: Saint-Nazaire+2.0 pts | 94% | 96% | Better covered: Saint-Nazaire+2.0 pts |
Sources: Ministry of the Interior, register of elected officials, Ministry of the Interior, Arcep
Shops and facilities
Shops, leisure and transportation
| Criterion | Cannes | Saint-Nazaire | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shops per 10,000 inhab.More shops per capita: Cannes2.9 times as high | 146.11,097 in total | 50.0381 in total | More shops per capita: Cannes2.9 times as high |
| Food shops per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Cannes2.3 times as high | 36.1271 in total | 15.5118 in total | More per capita: Cannes2.3 times as high |
| Restaurants per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Cannes3.2 times as high | 94.1707 in total | 29.0221 in total | More per capita: Cannes3.2 times as high |
| Sports facilities per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Saint-Nazaire+54% | 10.881 in total | 16.7127 in total | More per capita: Saint-Nazaire+54% |
| Cultural venues per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Cannes+56% | 3.123 in total | 2.015 in total | More per capita: Cannes+56% |
| Hotels per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Cannes8.9 times as high | 12.896 in total | 1.411 in total | More per capita: Cannes8.9 times as high |
| Passenger train stationsMore stations: Cannes+1 | 4 | 3 | More stations: Cannes+1 |
Number of facilities per 10,000 inhabitants (total count in small print). Source: INSEE, facilities database (BPE)
Health
Health care
| Criterion | Cannes | Saint-Nazaire | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Access to general practitioners visits/inhab./year localized potential accessibilityBetter access: Cannes+31% | 4.9 | 3.7 | Better access: Cannes+31% |
| General practitioners per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Cannes+24% | 14.5109 in total | 11.789 in total | More per capita: Cannes+24% |
| Medical specialists per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Cannes+15% | 26.8201 in total | 23.2177 in total | More per capita: Cannes+15% |
| Dentists per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Cannes2.8 times as high | 13.299 in total | 4.736 in total | More per capita: Cannes2.8 times as high |
| Pharmacies per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Cannes+52% | 4.836 in total | 3.124 in total | More per capita: Cannes+52% |
| HospitalsMore facilities: Saint-Nazaire+6 | 7 | 13 | More facilities: Saint-Nazaire+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 | Cannes | Saint-Nazaire | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Primary schoolsMore schools: Saint-Nazaire+2 | 31 | 33 | More schools: Saint-Nazaire+2 |
| Middle schoolsMore middle schools: Saint-Nazaire+1 | 9 | 10 | More middle schools: Saint-Nazaire+1 |
| High schoolsMore high schools: Cannes+1 | 13 | 12 | More high schools: Cannes+1 |
| Higher education institutions and programsMore facilities: Cannes+2 | 14 | 12 | More facilities: Cannes+2 |
Sources: Ministry of Education, INSEE, facilities database (BPE)
Recorded crime
Offenses recorded by the police
| Criterion | Cannes | Saint-Nazaire | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Home burglaries per 1,000 homesHigher rate: Saint-Nazaire+19% | 5.8 | 6.9 | Higher rate: Saint-Nazaire+19% |
| Non-violent thefts per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Cannes+79% | 28.6 | 16.0 | Higher rate: Cannes+79% |
| Physical violence outside the family per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Cannes+73% | 6.5 | 3.8 | Higher rate: Cannes+73% |
| Vehicle thefts per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Cannes2.1 times as high | 4.3 | 2.0 | Higher rate: Cannes2.1 times as high |
| Vandalism and property damage per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Cannes+17% | 15.7 | 13.3 | Higher rate: Cannes+17% |
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 | Cannes | Saint-Nazaire | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average temperatureWarmer: Cannes+2.9 °C | 15.5°C | 12.6°C | Warmer: Cannes+2.9 °C |
| Sunshine h/yearSunnier: Cannes+45% | 2,743 | 1,893 | Sunnier: Cannes+45% |
| Rainfall mm/yearWetter: Cannes+11% | 881 | 792 | Wetter: Cannes+11% |
| Rainy days days/year at least 1 mmMore rainy days: Saint-Nazaire+52 days/year | 64 | 116 | More rainy days: Saint-Nazaire+52 days/year |
| Frost days days/yearMore frost days: Saint-Nazaire+15 days/year | 12 | 27 | More frost days: Saint-Nazaire+15 days/year |
| Very hot days days/year 30 °C or moreMore hot days: Cannes+9 days/year | 18 | 9 | More hot days: Cannes+9 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 | Cannes | Saint-Nazaire | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Natural disasters declared since 1982More declarations: Cannes+42 | 52 | 10 | More declarations: Cannes+42 |
| Natural hazard prevention plansMore plans: Cannes+1 | 2 | 1 | More plans: Cannes+1 |
| Radon potential | Significant | Low |
Sources: Géorisques (GASPAR), IRSN
Land
Area, terrain and administrative areas
| Criterion | Cannes | Saint-Nazaire | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Area km²Larger: Saint-Nazaire2.4 times as high | 19.6 | 46.8 | Larger: Saint-Nazaire2.4 times as high |
| Town hall elevationHigher: Saint-Nazaire+8 m | 3 m | 12 m | Higher: Saint-Nazaire+8 m |
| Coastal communeSame | Yes (sea) | Yes (sea) | Same |
| Density grid (INSEE) | Large urban centre | Intermediate urban centre | |
| Department | Alpes-Maritimes (06) | Loire-Atlantique (44) | |
| Intercommunality | Communauté d'agglomération Cannes Pays de Lérins | Communauté d'agglomération de la Région Nazairienne et de l'Estuaire (CARENE) | |
| Urban unit | Nice | Saint-Nazaire | |
| Functional area | Cannes - Antibes | Saint-Nazaire |
Sources: IGN, IGN, elevation, Ministry for the Ecological Transition, Loi Littoral, INSEE, density grid, INSEE, COG, INSEE, geographic classifications
Summary
Cannes vs Saint-Nazaire (44) at a glance
| Criterion | Cannes | Saint-Nazaire |
|---|---|---|
| Population inhab. | 75,105 | 76,243 |
| Change over 10 years | +1.4% | +8.8% |
| Density per km² | 3,828 | 1,629 |
| Median apartment price €/m² | 5,460 | 2,917 |
| Median house price €/m² | 6,750 | 2,955 |
| Apartment rent €/m² | 20.3 | 12.8 |
| Property tax (combined rate) | 28.07% | 39.08% |
| Median standard of living €/year | 24,000 | 24,750 |
| Unemployment rate (census) | 14.9% | 13.0% |
| Premises with fiber | 94% | 96% |
| Access to general practitioners visits/inhab./year | 4.9 | 3.7 |
| Home burglaries per 1,000 homes | 5.8 | 6.9 |
| Average temperature | 15.5°C | 12.6°C |
| Sunshine h/year | 2,743 | 1,893 |
| Area km² | 19.6 | 46.8 |
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FAQ
Cannes vs Saint-Nazaire (44): your questions
Which is the larger city, Cannes or Saint-Nazaire?
By population, Saint-Nazaire: 76,243 inhabitants versus 75,105 for Cannes (official population figures in force on January 1, 2026). Saint-Nazaire is the 69th largest city in France, Cannes the 71st. By area, Saint-Nazaire is also the larger (46.8 km²).
How far is Cannes from Saint-Nazaire?
Cannes and Saint-Nazaire are 832 km apart as the crow flies, between the centers of the two communes.
Where is real estate more expensive, in Cannes or Saint-Nazaire?
To buy an apartment, Cannes is more expensive: €5,460 per m² (median price), versus €2,917 in Saint-Nazaire (+87%). Median prices of sales over the last five years (DGFiP, DVF).
Where is the standard of living higher, in Cannes or Saint-Nazaire?
In Saint-Nazaire, half of the residents have a standard of living above €24,750 a year, versus €24,000 in Cannes (disposable income per consumption unit, INSEE).
Which city is sunnier, Cannes or Saint-Nazaire?
Cannes: 2,743 hours of sunshine a year on average, versus 1,893 in Saint-Nazaire (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