Brussels vs Mechelen | Property Comparison 2026
Detailed comparison of prices, scores and EPC data between Brussels and Mechelen.
Property prices
| Metric | Brussels | Mechelen |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | €436,750 | €369,000 |
| Median apartment price | €279,000 | €280,500 |
| Median villa price | N/A | €552,500 |
| Price per m² | €3,120/m² | €2,636/m² |
Median house price
Brussels
€436,750
Mechelen
€369,000
Median apartment price
Brussels
€279,000
Mechelen
€280,500
Median villa price
Brussels
N/A
Mechelen
€552,500
Price per m²
Brussels
€3,120/m²
Mechelen
€2,636/m²
Source: Statbel (Statistics Belgium), Q1 2026 data
Quality of life
| Metric | Brussels | Mechelen |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 73/100 | 69/100 |
| Transport | 100/100 | 100/100 |
| Schools | 76/100 | 49/100 |
| Shops | 88/100 | 89/100 |
| Green spaces | 51/100 | 63/100 |
| Safety | 0/100 | 10/100 |
Overall score
Brussels
73/100
Mechelen
69/100
Transport
Brussels
100/100
Mechelen
100/100
Schools
Brussels
76/100
Mechelen
49/100
Shops
Brussels
88/100
Mechelen
89/100
Green spaces
Brussels
51/100
Mechelen
63/100
Safety
Brussels
0/100
Mechelen
10/100
Energy performance
Brussels
Mechelen
Demographics
| Metric | Brussels | Mechelen |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 196.828 | 89.313 |
| Median income | N/A | N/A |
| Area | 32.61 km² | 65.19 km² |
| Transactions (12m) | 1.912 | 1.499 |
Population
Brussels
196.828
Mechelen
89.313
Median income
Brussels
N/A
Mechelen
N/A
Area
Brussels
32.61 km²
Mechelen
65.19 km²
Transactions (12m)
Brussels
1.912
Mechelen
1.499
Verdict
For a family
Brussels
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Frequently asked questions
Data source: Statbel (Statistics Belgium)