Is Cobh cheaper than Maynooth?

Yes. The median sale price in Cobh over the last 12 months was €325,000, against €471,250 in Maynooth (Property Price Register).

Is Cobh or Maynooth safer?

Cobh scores higher on safety — 71/100 vs 63/100, based on Garda-division crime rates per 1,000 residents.

Which is better for buy-to-let, Cobh or Maynooth?

Cobh has the stronger gross rental yield — 6.0% vs 4.5% — though net returns depend on price, condition and tenancy regulation.

Cobh vs Maynooth: Which Is Better to Live In? (2026)

The verdict

Cobh is the cheaper of the two — a median €325,000 against Maynooth's €471,250 (45% lower). Cobh has the stronger safety score (71/100 vs 63/100); on the other facets the two are closely matched.

Cobh vs Maynooth: common questions

Is Cobh cheaper than Maynooth?: Yes. The median sale price in Cobh over the last 12 months was €325,000, against €471,250 in Maynooth (Property Price Register).
Is Cobh or Maynooth safer?: Cobh scores higher on safety — 71/100 vs 63/100, based on Garda-division crime rates per 1,000 residents.
Which is better for buy-to-let, Cobh or Maynooth?: Cobh has the stronger gross rental yield — 6.0% vs 4.5% — though net returns depend on price, condition and tenancy regulation.

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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 (P24 and W23).