vs
FR flag
Lyon

France

Climate

Clermont-Ferrand logs 13 hot days a year to Lyon's 31 — Clermont-Ferrand wins by 18. Lyon also leads on outdoor-dinner months by 2.

Clermont-FerrandLyon
Sunny days
169179
Hot days
1331
Frost days
5441
Rain days
153133
Snow days
71
Outdoor dinner months
3/125/12
Avg wind
2.5 m/s2.5 m/s
Sunshine hours
2,0632,196
Darkest month sun
53 hrs/mo69 hrs/mo
UV peak month
7.27.1

Clermont-Ferrand

Feels-like °C

-4
0
3
6
13
21
23
21
18
9
2
-3

Dinner outside

J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D

Lyon

Feels-like °C

-1
3
8
11
18
23
26
25
21
14
6
1

Dinner outside

J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D

Cost of Living

Clermont-Ferrand is $266/mo cheaper

Clermont-Ferrand runs about $1,977/mo for a balanced lifestyle against Lyon's $2,243/mo — Clermont-Ferrand comes in $266 cheaper each month, roughly 13% less.

Clermont-Ferrand

$1,977

monthly · balanced

Minimalist $1,502Comfort $3,086
Top 50%in Among 217 Europe cities

Lyon

$2,243

monthly · balanced

Minimalist $1,712Comfort $3,526
Top 66%in Among 217 Europe cities

Mobility

On mobility, Lyon scores 3.6 vs Clermont-Ferrand's 2.2 (0–5 scale), with the biggest gap on cycling infrastructure. Clermont-Ferrand still holds an edge on car efficiency.

2.2/5
vs
3.6/5
Clermont-FerrandLyon
WalkabilityTransitCar EfficiencyMotorbike
WalkabilityTransitCyclingCar EfficiencyAirport
Lyon leads

Culture

Lyon's culture score of 3.6 sits well above Clermont-Ferrand's 3.1, with the biggest gap on arts & culture.

3.1/5
vs
3.6/5
Clermont-FerrandLyon
ArtsHistoryTheatreVenuesNightlife
Lyon leads

Nature & Outdoors

Clermont-Ferrand and Lyon score neck-and-neck on nature & outdoors (3.8 vs 3.8, 0–5 scale).

3.8/5
vs
3.8/5
Clermont-FerrandLyon
MountainsForestGreen AreasLakesRunningHikingCamping
MountainsForestGreen AreasLakesRunningHikingCampingSkiingClimbing

Safety

Clermont-Ferrand's safety score is ~1.3× Lyon's — in the upper band, while Lyon lands in the middle of the scale, with the biggest gap on walking safety. Lyon still holds an edge on road safety.

3.6/5
vs
2.8/5
Clermont-FerrandLyon
Property Crime
Clermont-Ferrand leads

Career

Lyon's career score of 3.2 sits well above Clermont-Ferrand's 2.3, with the biggest gap on career opportunities.

2.3/5
vs
3.2/5
Clermont-FerrandLyon
JobsEconomyCoworking
Lyon leads

Social & Community

Lyon's social & community score of 2.7 sits well above Clermont-Ferrand's 2.3, with the biggest gap on expat-first community.

2.3/5
vs
2.7/5
Clermont-FerrandLyon
Everyday EnglishStreet AtmosphereGovernment Immigration Friendliness
Everyday EnglishExpat-First CommunityMulticultural MixUrban EnergyStreet AtmosphereGovernment Immigration Friendliness
Lyon leads

Food & Dining

On food & dining, Lyon scores 3.0 vs Clermont-Ferrand's 2.0 (0–5 scale), with the biggest gap on vegan & vegetarian options.

2.0/5
vs
3.0/5
Clermont-FerrandLyon
RestaurantsVeganDelivery
Lyon leads

Family

On family, Lyon scores 3.1 vs Clermont-Ferrand's 2.3 (0–5 scale), with the biggest gap on international schools.

2.3/5
vs
3.1/5
Clermont-FerrandLyon
UniversitiesPlaygroundsGroceriesGym
UniversitiesAmenitiesSportPlaygroundsGroceriesGymYogaSpaTennis
Lyon leads

Healthcare

On healthcare, Clermont-Ferrand scores 3.4 vs Lyon's 3.0 (0–5 scale), with the biggest gap on public healthcare quality. Lyon still holds an edge on private healthcare quality.

3.4/5
vs
3.0/5
Clermont-FerrandLyon
Public Healthcare
Public HealthcarePrivate Healthcare
Clermont-Ferrand leads

Air Quality

Clermont-Ferrand averages 7.8 µg/m³ (good) PM2.5 annually versus Lyon's 10.6 µg/m³ (moderate) — Clermont-Ferrand breathes ~26% cleaner air (2.7 µg/m³ lower).

Clermont-Ferrand

Lyon

7.8µg/m³
10.6µg/m³

PM2.5 annual average

Good
Moderate

WHO classification

City Scale

Both maps at the same real-world scale — 1 cm on either map is the same distance.

Clermont-Ferrand (203K) and Lyon (1.2M) are 5.9x in population — Lyon is the larger metro, Clermont-Ferrand the smaller; on land area Lyon spans roughly 3.9x more ground.

4.8x

Lyon is roughly 4.8x the scale of Clermont-Ferrand

Combined population & area comparison

FR flagLyon
4.8x
FR flagClermont-Ferrand
1x

City Scale Rankings

Population
1.FR flagLyon1.2M5.9x
2.FR flagClermont-Ferrand203K1x
Area
1.FR flagLyon256 km²3.9x
2.FR flagClermont-Ferrand66 km²1x
© Stadia Maps, © OpenMapTiles, © OpenStreetMap contributors
8.9 km12 km

FR flagClermont-Ferrand

© Stadia Maps, © OpenMapTiles, © OpenStreetMap contributors
25 km20 km

FR flagLyon

Who Thrives Here

Frequently asked about Clermont-Ferrand vs Lyon

Which is cheaper, Clermont-Ferrand or Lyon?
Clermont-Ferrand is approximately $266 per month cheaper. Clermont-Ferrand averages $1,977/mo while Lyon averages $2,243/mo.
How does the climate compare between Clermont-Ferrand and Lyon?
Sunny days: 169 vs 179 d — Lyon higher Annual sunshine: 2,063 vs 2,196 hrs — Lyon higher Winter sunshine: 53 vs 69 hrs/day — Similar Hot days (>30°C): 13 vs 31 d — Clermont-Ferrand lower Frost days: 54 vs 41 d — Lyon lower Rainy days: 153 vs 133 d — Lyon lower Snowy days: 7 vs 1 d — Lyon lower
Is Clermont-Ferrand or Lyon safer?
Clermont-Ferrand scores higher on safety. Clermont-Ferrand rates 3.6/5 while Lyon rates 2.8/5, based on street safety, property crime rates, and natural hazard exposure.
Should I move to Clermont-Ferrand or Lyon?
Clermont-Ferrand and Lyon are both popular relocation destinations with distinct characteristics. Clermont-Ferrand is generally more affordable, while Lyon may offer different lifestyle advantages. The best choice depends on your priorities — climate preferences, career opportunities, cost constraints, and lifestyle needs. Take the personalized quiz to find your ideal match, or explore the map to compare cities by region and lifestyle factors.

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