Between unemployment, high interest rates and declining purchasing power, it is not not always easy to enjoy a good quality of life. If large cities – like Nice, Paris or Marseille – attract people with their reputation and their environment, they do not offer the best salary/housing cost ratio. Conversely, some secondary towns seem to be doing well by offering a voucher balance between employment opportunities and attractive real estate.
This year again, Mulhouse takes first position in the ranking. In terms of employment, this Alsatian hotspot displays a proportion of 9% of permanent contracts per 100 inhabitants. Figures which reflect a stable and diversified area of activity. This performance can be explained by the presence of key sectors such as industry, information technology and services.
