2026 comparison
Cavaillon vs Salon-de-Provence: 2026 comparison
Salon-de-Provence has more inhabitants than Cavaillon: 44,736 versus 25,991, or 72% more. Salon-de-Provence is both larger (70.3 km² versus 46.0 km²) and more densely populated (636 inhabitants per km² versus 566).
The median apartment price is higher in Salon-de-Provence: €2,765 per m² versus €2,048. The median standard of living is higher in Salon-de-Provence (€25,100 a year versus €20,640).
The two cities are 23 km apart as the crow flies.
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Cavaillon
City in Vaucluse
FVaucluse84Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur
- Population
- 25,991 inhab.
- 356th in France · 4th in its department
- Area
- 46.0 km²
- Density
- 566 per km²
Salon-de-Provence
City in Bouches-du-Rhône
FBouches-du-Rhône13Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur
- Population
- 44,736 inhab.
- 167th in France · 7th in its department
- Area
- 70.3 km²
- Density
- 636 per km²
Population
Population and demographics
Municipal population since 1876
CavaillonSalon-de-Provence
| Criterion | Cavaillon | Salon-de-Provence | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population inhab.More populous: Salon-de-Provence+72% | 25,991 | 44,736 | More populous: Salon-de-Provence+72% |
| Change over 5 yearsSmaller decline: Cavaillon+0.5 pt | −2.1% | −2.7% | Smaller decline: Cavaillon+0.5 pt |
| Change over 10 yearsSmaller decline: Cavaillon+0.2 pt | 0.0% | −0.2% | Smaller decline: Cavaillon+0.2 pt |
| Density per km²Denser: Salon-de-Provence+13% | 566 | 636 | Denser: Salon-de-Provence+13% |
| Under 15More young people: Cavaillon+0.6 pt | 17.5% | 16.9% | More young people: Cavaillon+0.6 pt |
| 65 and overMore seniors: Cavaillon+3.1 pts | 23.6% | 20.5% | More seniors: Cavaillon+3.1 pts |
| People per householdLarger households: Salon-de-Provence+0.02 | 2.06 | 2.08 | Larger households: Salon-de-Provence+0.02 |
Sources: INSEE, official population figures, INSEE, censuses, INSEE, census
Housing
Real estate prices and housing
| Criterion | Cavaillon | Salon-de-Provence | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median apartment price €/m²More expensive: Salon-de-Provence+35% | 2,048 | 2,765 | More expensive: Salon-de-Provence+35% |
| Median house price €/m²More expensive: Salon-de-Provence+44% | 2,659 | 3,829 | More expensive: Salon-de-Provence+44% |
| Apartment rent €/m² per month, utilities includedMore expensive: Salon-de-Provence+21% | 12.0 | 14.4 | More expensive: Salon-de-Provence+21% |
| House rent €/m² per month, utilities includedMore expensive: Salon-de-Provence+23% | 11.9 | 14.6 | More expensive: Salon-de-Provence+23% |
| Homeowner householdsMore homeowners: Salon-de-Provence+4.6 pts | 43.9% | 48.5% | More homeowners: Salon-de-Provence+4.6 pts |
| Share of housesMore houses: Cavaillon+8.9 pts | 43.7% | 34.8% | More houses: Cavaillon+8.9 pts |
| Social housing (SRU law) share of primary residencesMore social housing: Salon-de-Provence+1.3 pt | 23.1% | 24.3% | More social housing: Salon-de-Provence+1.3 pt |
| Second homesMore second homes: Cavaillon+2.1 pts | 3.1% | 1.0% | More second homes: Cavaillon+2.1 pts |
| Vacant homesMore vacant homes: Salon-de-Provence+0.7 pt | 10.5% | 11.1% | More vacant homes: Salon-de-Provence+0.7 pt |
| Property tax (combined rate)Higher rate: Salon-de-Provence+10 pts | 38.72% | 48.87% | Higher rate: Salon-de-Provence+10 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 | Cavaillon | Salon-de-Provence | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median standard of living €/yearHigher: Salon-de-Provence+22% | 20,640 | 25,100 | Higher: Salon-de-Provence+22% |
| Poverty rateHigher: Cavaillon+11 pts | 30.2% | 18.9% | Higher: Cavaillon+11 pts |
| Average taxable income per householdHigher: Salon-de-Provence+23% | €24,059 | €29,702 | Higher: Salon-de-Provence+23% |
| Households paying income taxMore taxpaying households: Salon-de-Provence+12 pts | 34% | 46% | More taxpaying households: Salon-de-Provence+12 pts |
| Activity rate (ages 15-64)Higher: Salon-de-Provence+2.1 pts | 73.9% | 76.0% | Higher: Salon-de-Provence+2.1 pts |
| Unemployment rate (census)Higher: Cavaillon+3.2 pts | 15.5% | 12.3% | Higher: Cavaillon+3.2 pts |
Sources: INSEE, Filosofi, DGFiP, income tax, INSEE, census
Local life
Town hall and fiber internet
| Criterion | Cavaillon | Salon-de-Provence | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mayor | Gérard Daudet | Nicolas Isnard | |
| Political label of the mayor’s list (2026 local elections) | miscellaneous right | Les Républicains | |
| Premises with fiberBetter covered: Cavaillon+1.3 pt | 97% | 96% | Better covered: Cavaillon+1.3 pt |
Sources: Ministry of the Interior, register of elected officials, Ministry of the Interior, Arcep
Shops and facilities
Shops, leisure and transportation
| Criterion | Cavaillon | Salon-de-Provence | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shops per 10,000 inhab.More shops per capita: Salon-de-Provence+5% | 81.2211 in total | 85.6383 in total | More shops per capita: Salon-de-Provence+5% |
| Food shops per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Cavaillon+32% | 30.479 in total | 23.0103 in total | More per capita: Cavaillon+32% |
| Restaurants per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Salon-de-Provence+19% | 40.8106 in total | 48.5217 in total | More per capita: Salon-de-Provence+19% |
| Sports facilities per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Cavaillon+39% | 21.255 in total | 15.268 in total | More per capita: Cavaillon+39% |
| Cultural venues per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Cavaillon2.2 times as high | 3.810 in total | 1.88 in total | More per capita: Cavaillon2.2 times as high |
| Hotels per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Salon-de-Provence+98% | 1.95 in total | 3.817 in total | More per capita: Salon-de-Provence+98% |
| 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 | Cavaillon | Salon-de-Provence | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Access to general practitioners visits/inhab./year localized potential accessibilityBetter access: Salon-de-Provence+7% | 3.6 | 3.9 | Better access: Salon-de-Provence+7% |
| General practitioners per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Cavaillon+19% | 10.427 in total | 8.739 in total | More per capita: Cavaillon+19% |
| Medical specialists per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Cavaillon+68% | 34.690 in total | 20.692 in total | More per capita: Cavaillon+68% |
| Dentists per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Salon-de-Provence2.7 times as high | 3.810 in total | 10.547 in total | More per capita: Salon-de-Provence2.7 times as high |
| Pharmacies per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Cavaillon+35% | 4.211 in total | 3.114 in total | More per capita: Cavaillon+35% |
| HospitalsMore facilities: Salon-de-Provence+2 | 5 | 7 | More facilities: Salon-de-Provence+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 | Cavaillon | Salon-de-Provence | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Primary schoolsMore schools: Salon-de-Provence+16 | 13 | 29 | More schools: Salon-de-Provence+16 |
| Middle schoolsMore middle schools: Salon-de-Provence+1 | 5 | 6 | More middle schools: Salon-de-Provence+1 |
| High schoolsMore high schools: Salon-de-Provence+6 | 2 | 8 | More high schools: Salon-de-Provence+6 |
| Higher education institutions and programsMore facilities: Salon-de-Provence+3 | 3 | 6 | More facilities: Salon-de-Provence+3 |
Sources: Ministry of Education, INSEE, facilities database (BPE)
Recorded crime
Offenses recorded by the police
| Criterion | Cavaillon | Salon-de-Provence | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Home burglaries per 1,000 homesHigher rate: Salon-de-Provence+2% | 6.2 | 6.3 | Higher rate: Salon-de-Provence+2% |
| Non-violent thefts per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Salon-de-Provence+57% | 7.1 | 11.1 | Higher rate: Salon-de-Provence+57% |
| Physical violence outside the family per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Cavaillon+14% | 5.3 | 4.7 | Higher rate: Cavaillon+14% |
| Vehicle thefts per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Salon-de-Provence2.4 times as high | 0.8 | 2.0 | Higher rate: Salon-de-Provence2.4 times as high |
| Vandalism and property damage per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Salon-de-Provence+21% | 8.4 | 10.2 | Higher rate: Salon-de-Provence+21% |
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 | Cavaillon | Salon-de-Provence | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average temperatureWarmer: Salon-de-Provence+0.7 °C | 14.0°C | 14.7°C | Warmer: Salon-de-Provence+0.7 °C |
| Sunshine h/yearSunnier: Salon-de-Provence+2% | 2,835 | 2,898 | Sunnier: Salon-de-Provence+2% |
| Rainfall mm/yearWetter: Cavaillon+17% | 697 | 594 | Wetter: Cavaillon+17% |
| Rainy days days/year at least 1 mmMore rainy days: Cavaillon+9 days/year | 65 | 57 | More rainy days: Cavaillon+9 days/year |
| Frost days days/yearMore frost days: Cavaillon+16 days/year | 54 | 38 | More frost days: Cavaillon+16 days/year |
| Very hot days days/year 30 °C or moreMore hot days: Cavaillon+2 days/year | 52 | 50 | More hot days: Cavaillon+2 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 | Cavaillon | Salon-de-Provence | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Natural disasters declared since 1982More declarations: Cavaillon+7 | 16 | 9 | More declarations: Cavaillon+7 |
| Natural hazard prevention plansTie | 1 | 1 | Tie |
| Radon potentialSame | Low | Low | Same |
Sources: Géorisques (GASPAR), IRSN
Land
Area, terrain and administrative areas
| Criterion | Cavaillon | Salon-de-Provence | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Area km²Larger: Salon-de-Provence+53% | 46.0 | 70.3 | Larger: Salon-de-Provence+53% |
| Town hall elevationHigher: Salon-de-Provence+6 m | 73 m | 79 m | Higher: Salon-de-Provence+6 m |
| Coastal communeSame | No | No | Same |
| Density grid (INSEE)Same | Intermediate urban centre | Intermediate urban centre | Same |
| Department | Vaucluse (84) | Bouches-du-Rhône (13) | |
| Intercommunality | Communauté d'agglomération Luberon Monts de Vaucluse | Métropole d'Aix-Marseille-Provence | |
| Urban unit | Avignon | Salon-de-Provence | |
| Functional area | Cavaillon | Salon-de-Provence |
Sources: IGN, IGN, elevation, Ministry for the Ecological Transition, Loi Littoral, INSEE, density grid, INSEE, COG, INSEE, geographic classifications
Summary
Cavaillon vs Salon-de-Provence at a glance
| Criterion | Cavaillon | Salon-de-Provence |
|---|---|---|
| Population inhab. | 25,991 | 44,736 |
| Change over 10 years | 0.0% | −0.2% |
| Density per km² | 566 | 636 |
| Median apartment price €/m² | 2,048 | 2,765 |
| Median house price €/m² | 2,659 | 3,829 |
| Apartment rent €/m² | 12.0 | 14.4 |
| Property tax (combined rate) | 38.72% | 48.87% |
| Median standard of living €/year | 20,640 | 25,100 |
| Unemployment rate (census) | 15.5% | 12.3% |
| Premises with fiber | 97% | 96% |
| Access to general practitioners visits/inhab./year | 3.6 | 3.9 |
| Home burglaries per 1,000 homes | 6.2 | 6.3 |
| Average temperature | 14.0°C | 14.7°C |
| Sunshine h/year | 2,835 | 2,898 |
| Area km² | 46.0 | 70.3 |
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FAQ
Cavaillon vs Salon-de-Provence: your questions
Which is the larger city, Cavaillon or Salon-de-Provence?
By population, Salon-de-Provence: 44,736 inhabitants versus 25,991 for Cavaillon (official population figures in force on January 1, 2026). Salon-de-Provence is the 167th largest city in France, Cavaillon the 356th. By area, Salon-de-Provence is also the larger (70.3 km²).
How far is Cavaillon from Salon-de-Provence?
Cavaillon and Salon-de-Provence are 23 km apart as the crow flies, between the centers of the two communes.
Where is real estate more expensive, in Cavaillon or Salon-de-Provence?
To buy an apartment, Salon-de-Provence is more expensive: €2,765 per m² (median price), versus €2,048 in Cavaillon (+35%). Median prices of sales over the last five years (DGFiP, DVF).
Where is the standard of living higher, in Cavaillon or Salon-de-Provence?
In Salon-de-Provence, half of the residents have a standard of living above €25,100 a year, versus €20,640 in Cavaillon (disposable income per consumption unit, INSEE).
Which city is sunnier, Cavaillon or Salon-de-Provence?
Salon-de-Provence: 2,898 hours of sunshine a year on average, versus 2,835 in Cavaillon (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