2026 comparison
Châlons-en-Champagne vs Saint-Dizier: 2026 comparison
Châlons-en-Champagne has more inhabitants than Saint-Dizier: 43,914 versus 23,281, or 89% more. Saint-Dizier covers a larger area (47.7 km² versus 26.1 km²), but Châlons-en-Champagne is more densely populated: 1,686 inhabitants per km² versus 488.
The median apartment price is higher in Châlons-en-Champagne: €1,395 per m² versus €1,048. The median standard of living is higher in Châlons-en-Champagne (€22,530 a year versus €20,820).
The two cities are 55 km apart as the crow flies.
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Châlons-en-Champagne
City in Marne
- Population
- 43,914 inhab.
- 175th in France · 2nd in its department
- Area
- 26.1 km²
- Density
- 1,686 per km²
Saint-Dizier
City in Haute-Marne
- Population
- 23,281 inhab.
- 398th in France · 1st in its department
- Area
- 47.7 km²
- Density
- 488 per km²
Population
Population and demographics
Municipal population since 1876
Châlons-en-ChampagneSaint-Dizier
| Criterion | Châlons-en-Champagne | Saint-Dizier | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population inhab.More populous: Châlons-en-Champagne+89% | 43,914 | 23,281 | More populous: Châlons-en-Champagne+89% |
| Change over 5 yearsSmaller decline: Saint-Dizier+0.6 pt | −2.9% | −2.2% | Smaller decline: Saint-Dizier+0.6 pt |
| Change over 10 yearsSmaller decline: Châlons-en-Champagne+6.5 pts | −4.3% | −10.8% | Smaller decline: Châlons-en-Champagne+6.5 pts |
| Density per km²Denser: Châlons-en-Champagne3.5 times as high | 1,686 | 488 | Denser: Châlons-en-Champagne3.5 times as high |
| Under 15More young people: Saint-Dizier+0.2 pt | 16.0% | 16.2% | More young people: Saint-Dizier+0.2 pt |
| 65 and overMore seniors: Saint-Dizier+2.1 pts | 21.1% | 23.3% | More seniors: Saint-Dizier+2.1 pts |
| People per householdLarger households: Saint-Dizier+0.08 | 1.87 | 1.95 | Larger households: Saint-Dizier+0.08 |
Sources: INSEE, official population figures, INSEE, censuses, INSEE, census
Housing
Real estate prices and housing
| Criterion | Châlons-en-Champagne | Saint-Dizier | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median apartment price €/m²More expensive: Châlons-en-Champagne+33% | 1,395 | 1,048 | More expensive: Châlons-en-Champagne+33% |
| Median house price €/m²More expensive: Châlons-en-Champagne+35% | 1,767 | 1,309 | More expensive: Châlons-en-Champagne+35% |
| Apartment rent €/m² per month, utilities includedMore expensive: Châlons-en-Champagne+10% | 11.1 | 10.1 | More expensive: Châlons-en-Champagne+10% |
| House rent €/m² per month, utilities includedMore expensive: Châlons-en-Champagne+23% | 10.2 | 8.3 | More expensive: Châlons-en-Champagne+23% |
| Homeowner householdsMore homeowners: Saint-Dizier+6.9 pts | 36.7% | 43.6% | More homeowners: Saint-Dizier+6.9 pts |
| Share of housesMore houses: Saint-Dizier+14 pts | 30.8% | 45.2% | More houses: Saint-Dizier+14 pts |
| Social housing (SRU law) share of primary residencesMore social housing: Châlons-en-Champagne+9.0 pts | 51.0% | 42.0% | More social housing: Châlons-en-Champagne+9.0 pts |
| Second homesMore second homes: Châlons-en-Champagne+0.6 pt | 2.5% | 1.9% | More second homes: Châlons-en-Champagne+0.6 pt |
| Vacant homesMore vacant homes: Saint-Dizier+4.8 pts | 7.4% | 12.2% | More vacant homes: Saint-Dizier+4.8 pts |
| Property tax (combined rate)Higher rate: Saint-Dizier+8.0 pts | 44.04% | 52.07% | Higher rate: Saint-Dizier+8.0 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 | Châlons-en-Champagne | Saint-Dizier | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median standard of living €/yearHigher: Châlons-en-Champagne+8% | 22,530 | 20,820 | Higher: Châlons-en-Champagne+8% |
| Poverty rateHigher: Saint-Dizier+2.6 pts | 24.5% | 27.1% | Higher: Saint-Dizier+2.6 pts |
| Average taxable income per householdHigher: Châlons-en-Champagne+12% | €24,283 | €21,631 | Higher: Châlons-en-Champagne+12% |
| Households paying income taxMore taxpaying households: Châlons-en-Champagne+5.4 pts | 41% | 36% | More taxpaying households: Châlons-en-Champagne+5.4 pts |
| Activity rate (ages 15-64)Higher: Châlons-en-Champagne+4.2 pts | 72.5% | 68.3% | Higher: Châlons-en-Champagne+4.2 pts |
| Unemployment rate (census)Higher: Saint-Dizier+2.3 pts | 14.7% | 17.1% | Higher: Saint-Dizier+2.3 pts |
Sources: INSEE, Filosofi, DGFiP, income tax, INSEE, census
Local life
Town hall and fiber internet
| Criterion | Châlons-en-Champagne | Saint-Dizier | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mayor | Benoist Apparu | Quentin Briere | |
| Political label of the mayor’s list (2026 local elections)Same | miscellaneous right | miscellaneous right | Same |
| Premises with fiberBetter covered: Châlons-en-Champagne+2.9 pts | 98% | 96% | Better covered: Châlons-en-Champagne+2.9 pts |
Sources: Ministry of the Interior, register of elected officials, Ministry of the Interior, Arcep
Shops and facilities
Shops, leisure and transportation
| Criterion | Châlons-en-Champagne | Saint-Dizier | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shops per 10,000 inhab.More shops per capita: Saint-Dizier+32% | 62.2273 in total | 82.0191 in total | More shops per capita: Saint-Dizier+32% |
| Food shops per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Châlons-en-Champagne+5% | 19.887 in total | 18.944 in total | More per capita: Châlons-en-Champagne+5% |
| Restaurants per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Saint-Dizier+29% | 25.0110 in total | 32.275 in total | More per capita: Saint-Dizier+29% |
| Sports facilities per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Saint-Dizier+7% | 26.9118 in total | 28.867 in total | More per capita: Saint-Dizier+7% |
| Cultural venues per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Châlons-en-Champagne+21% | 3.616 in total | 3.07 in total | More per capita: Châlons-en-Champagne+21% |
| Hotels per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Saint-Dizier+32% | 2.310 in total | 3.07 in total | More per capita: Saint-Dizier+32% |
| 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 | Châlons-en-Champagne | Saint-Dizier | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Access to general practitioners visits/inhab./year localized potential accessibilityBetter access: Châlons-en-Champagne+43% | 4.0 | 2.8 | Better access: Châlons-en-Champagne+43% |
| General practitioners per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Saint-Dizier+33% | 6.127 in total | 8.219 in total | More per capita: Saint-Dizier+33% |
| Medical specialists per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Saint-Dizier+35% | 19.184 in total | 25.860 in total | More per capita: Saint-Dizier+35% |
| Dentists per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Châlons-en-Champagne+3% | 7.533 in total | 7.317 in total | More per capita: Châlons-en-Champagne+3% |
| Pharmacies per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Saint-Dizier+6% | 3.616 in total | 3.99 in total | More per capita: Saint-Dizier+6% |
| HospitalsMore facilities: Saint-Dizier+1 | 7 | 8 | More facilities: Saint-Dizier+1 |
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 | Châlons-en-Champagne | Saint-Dizier | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Primary schoolsMore schools: Châlons-en-Champagne+10 | 23 | 13 | More schools: Châlons-en-Champagne+10 |
| Middle schoolsTie | 5 | 5 | Tie |
| High schoolsMore high schools: Châlons-en-Champagne+1 | 7 | 6 | More high schools: Châlons-en-Champagne+1 |
| Higher education institutions and programsMore facilities: Châlons-en-Champagne+5 | 10 | 5 | More facilities: Châlons-en-Champagne+5 |
Sources: Ministry of Education, INSEE, facilities database (BPE)
Recorded crime
Offenses recorded by the police
| Criterion | Châlons-en-Champagne | Saint-Dizier | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Home burglaries per 1,000 homesHigher rate: Châlons-en-Champagne+26% | 4.6 | 3.7 | Higher rate: Châlons-en-Champagne+26% |
| Non-violent thefts per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Châlons-en-Champagne+65% | 10.4 | 6.3 | Higher rate: Châlons-en-Champagne+65% |
| Physical violence outside the family per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Châlons-en-Champagne+0.7% | 7.1 | 7.0 | Higher rate: Châlons-en-Champagne+0.7% |
| Vehicle thefts per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Châlons-en-Champagne3.3 times as high | 2.3 | 0.7 | Higher rate: Châlons-en-Champagne3.3 times as high |
| Vandalism and property damage per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Châlons-en-Champagne+56% | 16.0 | 10.3 | Higher rate: Châlons-en-Champagne+56% |
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 | Châlons-en-Champagne | Saint-Dizier | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average temperatureWarmer: Saint-Dizier+0.4 °C | 11.2°C | 11.6°C | Warmer: Saint-Dizier+0.4 °C |
| Sunshine h/year | — | 1,776 | |
| Rainfall mm/yearWetter: Saint-Dizier+26% | 632 | 795 | Wetter: Saint-Dizier+26% |
| Rainy days days/year at least 1 mmMore rainy days: Saint-Dizier+11 days/year | 115 | 125 | More rainy days: Saint-Dizier+11 days/year |
| Frost days days/yearTie | 54 | 54 | Tie |
| Very hot days days/year 30 °C or moreMore hot days: Saint-Dizier+2 days/year | 14 | 16 | More hot days: Saint-Dizier+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 | Châlons-en-Champagne | Saint-Dizier | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Natural disasters declared since 1982More declarations: Saint-Dizier+10 | 5 | 15 | More declarations: Saint-Dizier+10 |
| Natural hazard prevention plansMore plans: Saint-Dizier+1 | 2 | 3 | More plans: Saint-Dizier+1 |
| Radon potentialSame | Low | Low | Same |
Sources: Géorisques (GASPAR), IRSN
Land
Area, terrain and administrative areas
| Criterion | Châlons-en-Champagne | Saint-Dizier | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Area km²Larger: Saint-Dizier+83% | 26.1 | 47.7 | Larger: Saint-Dizier+83% |
| Town hall elevationHigher: Saint-Dizier+62 m | 84 m | 146 m | Higher: Saint-Dizier+62 m |
| Coastal communeSame | No | No | Same |
| Density grid (INSEE)Same | Intermediate urban centre | Intermediate urban centre | Same |
| Department | Marne (51) | Haute-Marne (52) | |
| Intercommunality | Communauté d'agglomération de Châlons-en-Champagne | Communauté d'agglomération Grand Saint-Dizier, Der et Vallées | |
| Urban unit | Châlons-en-Champagne | Saint-Dizier | |
| Functional area | Châlons-en-Champagne | Saint-Dizier |
Sources: IGN, IGN, elevation, Ministry for the Ecological Transition, Loi Littoral, INSEE, density grid, INSEE, COG, INSEE, geographic classifications
Summary
Châlons-en-Champagne vs Saint-Dizier at a glance
| Criterion | Châlons-en-Champagne | Saint-Dizier |
|---|---|---|
| Population inhab. | 43,914 | 23,281 |
| Change over 10 years | −4.3% | −10.8% |
| Density per km² | 1,686 | 488 |
| Median apartment price €/m² | 1,395 | 1,048 |
| Median house price €/m² | 1,767 | 1,309 |
| Apartment rent €/m² | 11.1 | 10.1 |
| Property tax (combined rate) | 44.04% | 52.07% |
| Median standard of living €/year | 22,530 | 20,820 |
| Unemployment rate (census) | 14.7% | 17.1% |
| Premises with fiber | 98% | 96% |
| Access to general practitioners visits/inhab./year | 4.0 | 2.8 |
| Home burglaries per 1,000 homes | 4.6 | 3.7 |
| Average temperature | 11.2°C | 11.6°C |
| Sunshine h/year | — | 1,776 |
| Area km² | 26.1 | 47.7 |
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FAQ
Châlons-en-Champagne vs Saint-Dizier: your questions
Which is the larger city, Châlons-en-Champagne or Saint-Dizier?
By population, Châlons-en-Champagne: 43,914 inhabitants versus 23,281 for Saint-Dizier (official population figures in force on January 1, 2026). Châlons-en-Champagne is the 175th largest city in France, Saint-Dizier the 398th. By area, Saint-Dizier is the larger (47.7 km²).
How far is Châlons-en-Champagne from Saint-Dizier?
Châlons-en-Champagne and Saint-Dizier are 55 km apart as the crow flies, between the centers of the two communes.
Where is real estate more expensive, in Châlons-en-Champagne or Saint-Dizier?
To buy an apartment, Châlons-en-Champagne is more expensive: €1,395 per m² (median price), versus €1,048 in Saint-Dizier (+33%). Median prices of sales over the last five years (DGFiP, DVF).
Where is the standard of living higher, in Châlons-en-Champagne or Saint-Dizier?
In Châlons-en-Champagne, half of the residents have a standard of living above €22,530 a year, versus €20,820 in Saint-Dizier (disposable income per consumption unit, INSEE).
Are Châlons-en-Champagne and Saint-Dizier in the same department?
No: Châlons-en-Champagne is in Marne (51), and Saint-Dizier in Haute-Marne (52), both in the Grand Est region.
Official population figures in force on January 1, 2026. Source: INSEE, official population figures