2026 comparison
Champigny-sur-Marne vs Cherbourg-en-Cotentin: 2026 comparison
Cherbourg-en-Cotentin has more inhabitants than Champigny-sur-Marne: 80,317 versus 78,400, or 2.4% more. Cherbourg-en-Cotentin covers a larger area (68.5 km² versus 11.3 km²), but Champigny-sur-Marne is more densely populated: 6,938 inhabitants per km² versus 1,172.
The median apartment price is higher in Champigny-sur-Marne: €3,894 per m² versus €2,192. The median standard of living is higher in Cherbourg-en-Cotentin (€25,450 a year versus €23,830).
The two cities are 315 km apart as the crow flies.
Champigny-sur-Marne
City in Val-de-Marne
- Population
- 78,400 inhab.
- 66th in France · 3rd in its department
- Area
- 11.3 km²
- Density
- 6,938 per km²
Cherbourg-en-Cotentin
City in Manche
- Population
- 80,317 inhab.
- 63rd in France · 1st in its department
- Area
- 68.5 km²
- Density
- 1,172 per km²
Population
Population and demographics
Municipal population since 1876
Champigny-sur-MarneCherbourg-en-Cotentin
| Criterion | Champigny-sur-Marne | Cherbourg-en-Cotentin | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population inhab.More populous: Cherbourg-en-Cotentin+2% | 78,400 | 80,317 | More populous: Cherbourg-en-Cotentin+2% |
| Change over 5 yearsStronger growth: Champigny-sur-Marne+2.5 pts | +1.3% | −1.1% | Stronger growth: Champigny-sur-Marne+2.5 pts |
| Change over 10 yearsStronger growth: Champigny-sur-Marne+6.1 pts | +2.8% | −3.4% | Stronger growth: Champigny-sur-Marne+6.1 pts |
| Density per km²Denser: Champigny-sur-Marne5.9 times as high | 6,938 | 1,172 | Denser: Champigny-sur-Marne5.9 times as high |
| Under 15More young people: Champigny-sur-Marne+5.2 pts | 20.2% | 15.1% | More young people: Champigny-sur-Marne+5.2 pts |
| 65 and overMore seniors: Cherbourg-en-Cotentin+7.5 pts | 14.3% | 21.9% | More seniors: Cherbourg-en-Cotentin+7.5 pts |
| People per householdLarger households: Champigny-sur-Marne+0.55 | 2.45 | 1.90 | Larger households: Champigny-sur-Marne+0.55 |
Sources: INSEE, official population figures, INSEE, censuses, INSEE, census
Housing
Real estate prices and housing
| Criterion | Champigny-sur-Marne | Cherbourg-en-Cotentin | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median apartment price €/m²More expensive: Champigny-sur-Marne+78% | 3,894 | 2,192 | More expensive: Champigny-sur-Marne+78% |
| Median house price €/m²More expensive: Champigny-sur-Marne2.0 times as high | 4,667 | 2,296 | More expensive: Champigny-sur-Marne2.0 times as high |
| Apartment rent €/m² per month, utilities includedMore expensive: Champigny-sur-Marne+58% | 19.9 | 12.6 | More expensive: Champigny-sur-Marne+58% |
| House rent €/m² per month, utilities includedMore expensive: Champigny-sur-Marne+72% | 18.1 | 10.5 | More expensive: Champigny-sur-Marne+72% |
| Homeowner householdsMore homeowners: Cherbourg-en-Cotentin+0.6 pt | 44.0% | 44.6% | More homeowners: Cherbourg-en-Cotentin+0.6 pt |
| Share of housesMore houses: Cherbourg-en-Cotentin+20 pts | 30.7% | 50.2% | More houses: Cherbourg-en-Cotentin+20 pts |
| Social housing (SRU law) share of primary residencesMore social housing: Champigny-sur-Marne+2.8 pts | 44.0% | 41.2% | More social housing: Champigny-sur-Marne+2.8 pts |
| Second homesMore second homes: Cherbourg-en-Cotentin+2.8 pts | 0.8% | 3.6% | More second homes: Cherbourg-en-Cotentin+2.8 pts |
| Vacant homesMore vacant homes: Cherbourg-en-Cotentin+0.0 pt | 5.8% | 5.9% | More vacant homes: Cherbourg-en-Cotentin+0.0 pt |
| Property tax (combined rate)Higher rate: Cherbourg-en-Cotentin+16 pts | 36.62% | 52.57% | Higher rate: Cherbourg-en-Cotentin+16 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 | Champigny-sur-Marne | Cherbourg-en-Cotentin | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median standard of living €/yearHigher: Cherbourg-en-Cotentin+7% | 23,830 | 25,450 | Higher: Cherbourg-en-Cotentin+7% |
| Poverty rateHigher: Champigny-sur-Marne+8.3 pts | 23.2% | 14.9% | Higher: Champigny-sur-Marne+8.3 pts |
| Average taxable income per householdHigher: Cherbourg-en-Cotentin+3% | €28,529 | €29,269 | Higher: Cherbourg-en-Cotentin+3% |
| Households paying income taxMore taxpaying households: Cherbourg-en-Cotentin+5.3 pts | 44% | 49% | More taxpaying households: Cherbourg-en-Cotentin+5.3 pts |
| Activity rate (ages 15-64)Higher: Cherbourg-en-Cotentin+1.2 pt | 74.3% | 75.5% | Higher: Cherbourg-en-Cotentin+1.2 pt |
| Unemployment rate (census)Higher: Champigny-sur-Marne+1.9 pt | 12.9% | 11.0% | Higher: Champigny-sur-Marne+1.9 pt |
Sources: INSEE, Filosofi, DGFiP, income tax, INSEE, census
Local life
Town hall and fiber internet
| Criterion | Champigny-sur-Marne | Cherbourg-en-Cotentin | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mayor | Laurent Jeanne | Camille Margueritte | |
| Political label of the mayor’s list (2026 local elections) | union of the right | miscellaneous right | |
| Premises with fiberBetter covered: Champigny-sur-Marne+0.9 pt | 96% | 95% | Better covered: Champigny-sur-Marne+0.9 pt |
Sources: Ministry of the Interior, register of elected officials, Ministry of the Interior, Arcep
Shops and facilities
Shops, leisure and transportation
| Criterion | Champigny-sur-Marne | Cherbourg-en-Cotentin | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shops per 10,000 inhab.More shops per capita: Cherbourg-en-Cotentin+91% | 34.8273 in total | 66.4533 in total | More shops per capita: Cherbourg-en-Cotentin+91% |
| Food shops per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Cherbourg-en-Cotentin+13% | 17.1134 in total | 19.3155 in total | More per capita: Cherbourg-en-Cotentin+13% |
| Restaurants per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Cherbourg-en-Cotentin+2% | 22.3175 in total | 22.7182 in total | More per capita: Cherbourg-en-Cotentin+2% |
| Sports facilities per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Cherbourg-en-Cotentin+66% | 11.792 in total | 19.4156 in total | More per capita: Cherbourg-en-Cotentin+66% |
| Cultural venues per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Cherbourg-en-Cotentin2.2 times as high | 1.08 in total | 2.218 in total | More per capita: Cherbourg-en-Cotentin2.2 times as high |
| Hotels per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Cherbourg-en-Cotentin22 times as high | 0.11 in total | 2.923 in total | More per capita: Cherbourg-en-Cotentin22 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 | Champigny-sur-Marne | Cherbourg-en-Cotentin | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Access to general practitioners visits/inhab./year localized potential accessibilityBetter access: Champigny-sur-Marne+61% | 5.5 | 3.4 | Better access: Champigny-sur-Marne+61% |
| General practitioners per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Cherbourg-en-Cotentin+27% | 6.349 in total | 8.064 in total | More per capita: Cherbourg-en-Cotentin+27% |
| Medical specialists per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Champigny-sur-Marne2.6 times as high | 24.0188 in total | 9.274 in total | More per capita: Champigny-sur-Marne2.6 times as high |
| Dentists per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Cherbourg-en-Cotentin+13% | 4.031 in total | 4.536 in total | More per capita: Cherbourg-en-Cotentin+13% |
| Pharmacies per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Cherbourg-en-Cotentin+12% | 2.721 in total | 3.024 in total | More per capita: Cherbourg-en-Cotentin+12% |
| HospitalsMore facilities: Cherbourg-en-Cotentin+5 | 6 | 11 | More facilities: Cherbourg-en-Cotentin+5 |
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 | Champigny-sur-Marne | Cherbourg-en-Cotentin | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Primary schoolsMore schools: Cherbourg-en-Cotentin+9 | 38 | 47 | More schools: Cherbourg-en-Cotentin+9 |
| Middle schoolsMore middle schools: Cherbourg-en-Cotentin+4 | 9 | 13 | More middle schools: Cherbourg-en-Cotentin+4 |
| High schoolsMore high schools: Cherbourg-en-Cotentin+3 | 7 | 10 | More high schools: Cherbourg-en-Cotentin+3 |
| Higher education institutions and programsMore facilities: Cherbourg-en-Cotentin+11 | 2 | 13 | More facilities: Cherbourg-en-Cotentin+11 |
Sources: Ministry of Education, INSEE, facilities database (BPE)
Recorded crime
Offenses recorded by the police
| Criterion | Champigny-sur-Marne | Cherbourg-en-Cotentin | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Home burglaries per 1,000 homesHigher rate: Champigny-sur-Marne2.4 times as high | 4.5 | 1.8 | Higher rate: Champigny-sur-Marne2.4 times as high |
| Non-violent thefts per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Champigny-sur-Marne+15% | 7.2 | 6.3 | Higher rate: Champigny-sur-Marne+15% |
| Physical violence outside the family per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Champigny-sur-Marne+22% | 3.5 | 2.8 | Higher rate: Champigny-sur-Marne+22% |
| Vehicle thefts per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Champigny-sur-Marne4.3 times as high | 2.7 | 0.6 | Higher rate: Champigny-sur-Marne4.3 times as high |
| Vandalism and property damage per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Cherbourg-en-Cotentin+25% | 7.2 | 9.0 | Higher rate: Cherbourg-en-Cotentin+25% |
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 | Champigny-sur-Marne | Cherbourg-en-Cotentin | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average temperatureWarmer: Champigny-sur-Marne+0.8 °C | 12.9°C | 12.1°C | Warmer: Champigny-sur-Marne+0.8 °C |
| Sunshine h/year | 1,717 | — | |
| Rainfall mm/yearWetter: Cherbourg-en-Cotentin+47% | 654 | 964 | Wetter: Cherbourg-en-Cotentin+47% |
| Rainy days days/year at least 1 mmMore rainy days: Cherbourg-en-Cotentin+17 days/year | 118 | 135 | More rainy days: Cherbourg-en-Cotentin+17 days/year |
| Frost days days/yearMore frost days: Champigny-sur-Marne+27 days/year | 31 | 5 | More frost days: Champigny-sur-Marne+27 days/year |
| Very hot days days/year 30 °C or moreMore hot days: Champigny-sur-Marne+21 days/year | 21 | 0 | More hot days: Champigny-sur-Marne+21 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 | Champigny-sur-Marne | Cherbourg-en-Cotentin | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Natural disasters declared since 1982More declarations: Champigny-sur-Marne+7 | 20 | 13 | More declarations: Champigny-sur-Marne+7 |
| Natural hazard prevention plansMore plans: Champigny-sur-Marne+1 | 2 | 1 | More plans: Champigny-sur-Marne+1 |
| Radon potential | Low | Significant |
Sources: Géorisques (GASPAR), IRSN
Land
Area, terrain and administrative areas
| Criterion | Champigny-sur-Marne | Cherbourg-en-Cotentin | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Area km²Larger: Cherbourg-en-Cotentin6.1 times as high | 11.3 | 68.5 | Larger: Cherbourg-en-Cotentin6.1 times as high |
| Town hall elevationHigher: Champigny-sur-Marne+33 m | 39 m | 6 m | Higher: Champigny-sur-Marne+33 m |
| Coastal commune | No | Yes (sea) | |
| Density grid (INSEE)Same | Large urban centre | Large urban centre | Same |
| Department | Val-de-Marne (94) | Manche (50) | |
| Intercommunality | Métropole du Grand Paris | Communauté d'agglomération du Cotentin | |
| Urban unit | Paris | Cherbourg-en-Cotentin | |
| Functional area | Paris | Cherbourg-en-Cotentin |
Sources: IGN, IGN, elevation, Ministry for the Ecological Transition, Loi Littoral, INSEE, density grid, INSEE, COG, INSEE, geographic classifications
Summary
Champigny-sur-Marne vs Cherbourg-en-Cotentin at a glance
| Criterion | Champigny-sur-Marne | Cherbourg-en-Cotentin |
|---|---|---|
| Population inhab. | 78,400 | 80,317 |
| Change over 10 years | +2.8% | −3.4% |
| Density per km² | 6,938 | 1,172 |
| Median apartment price €/m² | 3,894 | 2,192 |
| Median house price €/m² | 4,667 | 2,296 |
| Apartment rent €/m² | 19.9 | 12.6 |
| Property tax (combined rate) | 36.62% | 52.57% |
| Median standard of living €/year | 23,830 | 25,450 |
| Unemployment rate (census) | 12.9% | 11.0% |
| Premises with fiber | 96% | 95% |
| Access to general practitioners visits/inhab./year | 5.5 | 3.4 |
| Home burglaries per 1,000 homes | 4.5 | 1.8 |
| Average temperature | 12.9°C | 12.1°C |
| Sunshine h/year | 1,717 | — |
| Area km² | 11.3 | 68.5 |
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FAQ
Champigny-sur-Marne vs Cherbourg-en-Cotentin: your questions
Which is the larger city, Champigny-sur-Marne or Cherbourg-en-Cotentin?
By population, Cherbourg-en-Cotentin: 80,317 inhabitants versus 78,400 for Champigny-sur-Marne (official population figures in force on January 1, 2026). Cherbourg-en-Cotentin is the 63rd largest city in France, Champigny-sur-Marne the 66th. By area, Cherbourg-en-Cotentin is also the larger (68.5 km²).
How far is Champigny-sur-Marne from Cherbourg-en-Cotentin?
Champigny-sur-Marne and Cherbourg-en-Cotentin are 315 km apart as the crow flies, between the centers of the two communes.
Where is real estate more expensive, in Champigny-sur-Marne or Cherbourg-en-Cotentin?
To buy an apartment, Champigny-sur-Marne is more expensive: €3,894 per m² (median price), versus €2,192 in Cherbourg-en-Cotentin (+78%). Median prices of sales over the last five years (DGFiP, DVF).
Where is the standard of living higher, in Champigny-sur-Marne or Cherbourg-en-Cotentin?
In Cherbourg-en-Cotentin, half of the residents have a standard of living above €25,450 a year, versus €23,830 in Champigny-sur-Marne (disposable income per consumption unit, INSEE).
Are Champigny-sur-Marne and Cherbourg-en-Cotentin in the same department?
No: Champigny-sur-Marne is in Val-de-Marne (94), in the Île-de-France region, and Cherbourg-en-Cotentin in Manche (50), in the Normandy region.
Official population figures in force on January 1, 2026. Source: INSEE, official population figures