Is Dublin 3 (Clontarf) cheaper than Cork City South?

No. The median sale price in Dublin 3 (Clontarf) was €522,000 over the last 12 months, against €390,000 in Cork City South (Property Price Register).

Dublin 3 (Clontarf) vs Cork City South: Which Is Better to Live In? (2026)

The verdict

Cork City South is the cheaper of the two — a median €390,000 against Dublin 3 (Clontarf)'s €522,000 (34% lower). Across the facets we measure the two are closely matched — it's a genuine toss-up, so let the categories that matter most to you decide.

Dublin 3 (Clontarf) vs Cork City South: common questions

Is Dublin 3 (Clontarf) cheaper than Cork City South?: No. The median sale price in Dublin 3 (Clontarf) was €522,000 over the last 12 months, against €390,000 in Cork City South (Property Price Register).

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Methodology

Sale prices, premiums and days-to-sale are computed from the Property Price Register (rolling 12 months) matched to original listing prices. Safety scores derive from Garda-division crime rates per 1,000 residents; education and profile figures from CSO census small-area data. The Quality of Life composite averages six equally-weighted dimensions built from 40+ metrics across 13 public datasets. Figures refresh daily; both areas are scoped to their Eircode routing key (D03 and T12).