2026 comparison
Chambéry vs Le Blanc-Mesnil: 2026 comparison
Le Blanc-Mesnil has more inhabitants than Chambéry: 62,547 versus 61,493, or 1.7% more. Chambéry covers a larger area (21.0 km² versus 8.1 km²), but Le Blanc-Mesnil is more densely populated: 7,770 inhabitants per km² versus 2,930.
The median apartment price is higher in Le Blanc-Mesnil: €4,075 per m² versus €2,966. The median standard of living is higher in Chambéry (€24,800 a year versus €19,630).
The two cities are 455 km apart as the crow flies.
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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
Le Blanc-Mesnil
City in Seine-Saint-Denis
FSeine-Saint-Denis93Île-de-France
- Population
- 62,547 inhab.
- 93rd in France · 7th in its department
- Area
- 8.1 km²
- Density
- 7,770 per km²
Population
Population and demographics
Municipal population since 1876
ChambéryLe Blanc-Mesnil
| Criterion | Chambéry | Le Blanc-Mesnil | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population inhab.More populous: Le Blanc-Mesnil+2% | 61,493 | 62,547 | More populous: Le Blanc-Mesnil+2% |
| Change over 5 yearsStronger growth: Le Blanc-Mesnil+7.2 pts | +1.9% | +9.1% | Stronger growth: Le Blanc-Mesnil+7.2 pts |
| Change over 10 yearsStronger growth: Le Blanc-Mesnil+16 pts | +2.2% | +18.1% | Stronger growth: Le Blanc-Mesnil+16 pts |
| Density per km²Denser: Le Blanc-Mesnil2.7 times as high | 2,930 | 7,770 | Denser: Le Blanc-Mesnil2.7 times as high |
| Under 15More young people: Le Blanc-Mesnil+6.5 pts | 16.8% | 23.3% | More young people: Le Blanc-Mesnil+6.5 pts |
| 65 and overMore seniors: Chambéry+8.0 pts | 19.5% | 11.5% | More seniors: Chambéry+8.0 pts |
| People per householdLarger households: Le Blanc-Mesnil+0.80 | 1.97 | 2.77 | Larger households: Le Blanc-Mesnil+0.80 |
Sources: INSEE, official population figures, INSEE, censuses, INSEE, census
Housing
Real estate prices and housing
| Criterion | Chambéry | Le Blanc-Mesnil | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median apartment price €/m²More expensive: Le Blanc-Mesnil+37% | 2,966 | 4,075 | More expensive: Le Blanc-Mesnil+37% |
| Median house price €/m²More expensive: Le Blanc-Mesnil+1% | 3,957 | 4,000 | More expensive: Le Blanc-Mesnil+1% |
| Apartment rent €/m² per month, utilities includedMore expensive: Le Blanc-Mesnil+15% | 16.1 | 18.5 | More expensive: Le Blanc-Mesnil+15% |
| House rent €/m² per month, utilities includedMore expensive: Le Blanc-Mesnil+42% | 12.8 | 18.2 | More expensive: Le Blanc-Mesnil+42% |
| Homeowner householdsMore homeowners: Chambéry+0.5 pt | 39.7% | 39.2% | More homeowners: Chambéry+0.5 pt |
| Share of housesMore houses: Le Blanc-Mesnil+21 pts | 13.4% | 34.3% | More houses: Le Blanc-Mesnil+21 pts |
| Social housing (SRU law) share of primary residencesMore social housing: Le Blanc-Mesnil+6.7 pts | 32.8% | 39.5% | More social housing: Le Blanc-Mesnil+6.7 pts |
| Second homesMore second homes: Chambéry+1.6 pt | 3.6% | 2.0% | More second homes: Chambéry+1.6 pt |
| Vacant homesMore vacant homes: Chambéry+3.9 pts | 9.0% | 5.2% | More vacant homes: Chambéry+3.9 pts |
| Property tax (combined rate)Higher rate: Chambéry+6.6 pts | 46.48% | 39.88% | Higher rate: Chambéry+6.6 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 | Chambéry | Le Blanc-Mesnil | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median standard of living €/yearHigher: Chambéry+26% | 24,800 | 19,630 | Higher: Chambéry+26% |
| Poverty rateHigher: Le Blanc-Mesnil+13 pts | 20.4% | 33.5% | Higher: Le Blanc-Mesnil+13 pts |
| Average taxable income per householdHigher: Chambéry+26% | €28,884 | €22,904 | Higher: Chambéry+26% |
| Households paying income taxMore taxpaying households: Chambéry+11 pts | 47% | 35% | More taxpaying households: Chambéry+11 pts |
| Activity rate (ages 15-64)Higher: Chambéry+2.5 pts | 73.6% | 71.0% | Higher: Chambéry+2.5 pts |
| Unemployment rate (census)Higher: Le Blanc-Mesnil+5.3 pts | 11.8% | 17.1% | Higher: Le Blanc-Mesnil+5.3 pts |
Sources: INSEE, Filosofi, DGFiP, income tax, INSEE, census
Local life
Town hall and fiber internet
| Criterion | Chambéry | Le Blanc-Mesnil | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mayor | Thierry Repentin | Demba Traore | |
| Political label of the mayor’s list (2026 local elections) | union of the left | miscellaneous left | |
| Premises with fiberBetter covered: Chambéry+2.9 pts | 96% | 93% | Better covered: Chambéry+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 | Chambéry | Le Blanc-Mesnil | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shops per 10,000 inhab.More shops per capita: Chambéry3.2 times as high | 84.4519 in total | 26.7167 in total | More shops per capita: Chambéry3.2 times as high |
| Food shops per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Chambéry+95% | 23.4144 in total | 12.075 in total | More per capita: Chambéry+95% |
| Restaurants per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Chambéry2.2 times as high | 48.8300 in total | 21.7136 in total | More per capita: Chambéry2.2 times as high |
| Sports facilities per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Chambéry2.2 times as high | 20.2124 in total | 9.358 in total | More per capita: Chambéry2.2 times as high |
| Cultural venues per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Chambéry2.6 times as high | 2.918 in total | 1.17 in total | More per capita: Chambéry2.6 times as high |
| Hotels per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Chambéry2.0 times as high | 2.918 in total | 1.49 in total | More per capita: Chambéry2.0 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 | Chambéry | Le Blanc-Mesnil | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Access to general practitioners visits/inhab./year localized potential accessibilityBetter access: Chambéry2.0 times as high | 5.1 | 2.5 | Better access: Chambéry2.0 times as high |
| General practitioners per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Chambéry3.1 times as high | 16.199 in total | 5.132 in total | More per capita: Chambéry3.1 times as high |
| Medical specialists per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Chambéry+19% | 15.998 in total | 13.484 in total | More per capita: Chambéry+19% |
| Dentists per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Chambéry4.7 times as high | 9.156 in total | 1.912 in total | More per capita: Chambéry4.7 times as high |
| Pharmacies per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Chambéry+45% | 3.320 in total | 2.214 in total | More per capita: Chambéry+45% |
| HospitalsMore facilities: Chambéry+3 | 5 | 2 | More facilities: Chambéry+3 |
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 | Chambéry | Le Blanc-Mesnil | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Primary schoolsMore schools: Chambéry+5 | 39 | 34 | More schools: Chambéry+5 |
| Middle schoolsMore middle schools: Le Blanc-Mesnil+1 | 6 | 7 | More middle schools: Le Blanc-Mesnil+1 |
| High schoolsMore high schools: Chambéry+1 | 7 | 6 | More high schools: Chambéry+1 |
| Higher education institutions and programsMore facilities: Chambéry+8 | 8 | 0 | More facilities: Chambéry+8 |
Sources: Ministry of Education, INSEE, facilities database (BPE)
Recorded crime
Offenses recorded by the police
| Criterion | Chambéry | Le Blanc-Mesnil | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Home burglaries per 1,000 homesHigher rate: Chambéry+51% | 7.2 | 4.8 | Higher rate: Chambéry+51% |
| Non-violent thefts per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Chambéry+70% | 14.9 | 8.8 | Higher rate: Chambéry+70% |
| Physical violence outside the family per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Chambéry+21% | 5.0 | 4.1 | Higher rate: Chambéry+21% |
| Vehicle thefts per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Le Blanc-Mesnil+83% | 1.6 | 2.9 | Higher rate: Le Blanc-Mesnil+83% |
| Vandalism and property damage per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Chambéry+33% | 12.4 | 9.3 | Higher rate: Chambéry+33% |
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 | Chambéry | Le Blanc-Mesnil | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average temperatureWarmer: Le Blanc-Mesnil+0.3 °C | 11.8°C | 12.1°C | Warmer: Le Blanc-Mesnil+0.3 °C |
| Sunshine h/yearSunnier: Chambéry+16% | 1,895 | 1,634 | Sunnier: Chambéry+16% |
| Rainfall mm/yearWetter: Chambéry+86% | 1,148 | 616 | Wetter: Chambéry+86% |
| Rainy days days/year at least 1 mmMore rainy days: Chambéry+9 days/year | 119 | 110 | More rainy days: Chambéry+9 days/year |
| Frost days days/yearMore frost days: Chambéry+43 days/year | 80 | 37 | More frost days: Chambéry+43 days/year |
| Very hot days days/year 30 °C or moreMore hot days: Chambéry+18 days/year | 30 | 13 | More hot days: Chambéry+18 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 | Chambéry | Le Blanc-Mesnil | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Natural disasters declared since 1982More declarations: Chambéry+1 | 12 | 11 | More declarations: Chambéry+1 |
| Natural hazard prevention plansMore plans: Chambéry+1 | 2 | 1 | More plans: Chambéry+1 |
| Radon potential | Low, with aggravating factors | Low |
Sources: Géorisques (GASPAR), IRSN
Land
Area, terrain and administrative areas
| Criterion | Chambéry | Le Blanc-Mesnil | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Area km²Larger: Chambéry2.6 times as high | 21.0 | 8.05 | Larger: Chambéry2.6 times as high |
| Town hall elevationHigher: Chambéry+223 m | 271 m | 48 m | Higher: Chambéry+223 m |
| Coastal communeSame | No | No | Same |
| Density grid (INSEE)Same | Large urban centre | Large urban centre | Same |
| Department | Savoie (73) | Seine-Saint-Denis (93) | |
| Intercommunality | Communauté d'agglomération du Grand Chambéry | Métropole du Grand Paris | |
| Urban unit | Chambéry | Paris | |
| Functional area | Chambéry | Paris |
Sources: IGN, IGN, elevation, Ministry for the Ecological Transition, Loi Littoral, INSEE, density grid, INSEE, COG, INSEE, geographic classifications
Summary
Chambéry vs Le Blanc-Mesnil at a glance
| Criterion | Chambéry | Le Blanc-Mesnil |
|---|---|---|
| Population inhab. | 61,493 | 62,547 |
| Change over 10 years | +2.2% | +18.1% |
| Density per km² | 2,930 | 7,770 |
| Median apartment price €/m² | 2,966 | 4,075 |
| Median house price €/m² | 3,957 | 4,000 |
| Apartment rent €/m² | 16.1 | 18.5 |
| Property tax (combined rate) | 46.48% | 39.88% |
| Median standard of living €/year | 24,800 | 19,630 |
| Unemployment rate (census) | 11.8% | 17.1% |
| Premises with fiber | 96% | 93% |
| Access to general practitioners visits/inhab./year | 5.1 | 2.5 |
| Home burglaries per 1,000 homes | 7.2 | 4.8 |
| Average temperature | 11.8°C | 12.1°C |
| Sunshine h/year | 1,895 | 1,634 |
| Area km² | 21.0 | 8.05 |
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FAQ
Chambéry vs Le Blanc-Mesnil: your questions
Which is the larger city, Chambéry or Le Blanc-Mesnil?
By population, Le Blanc-Mesnil: 62,547 inhabitants versus 61,493 for Chambéry (official population figures in force on January 1, 2026). Le Blanc-Mesnil is the 93rd largest city in France, Chambéry the 96th. By area, Chambéry is the larger (21.0 km²).
How far is Chambéry from Le Blanc-Mesnil?
Chambéry and Le Blanc-Mesnil are 455 km apart as the crow flies, between the centers of the two communes.
Where is real estate more expensive, in Chambéry or Le Blanc-Mesnil?
To buy an apartment, Le Blanc-Mesnil is more expensive: €4,075 per m² (median price), versus €2,966 in Chambéry (+37%). Median prices of sales over the last five years (DGFiP, DVF).
Where is the standard of living higher, in Chambéry or Le Blanc-Mesnil?
In Chambéry, half of the residents have a standard of living above €24,800 a year, versus €19,630 in Le Blanc-Mesnil (disposable income per consumption unit, INSEE).
Which city is sunnier, Chambéry or Le Blanc-Mesnil?
Chambéry: 1,895 hours of sunshine a year on average, versus 1,634 in Le Blanc-Mesnil (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