Is Portlaoise cheaper than Tullamore?

No. The median sale price in Portlaoise was €280,000 over the last 12 months, against €280,000 in Tullamore (Property Price Register).

Is Portlaoise or Tullamore safer?

Portlaoise scores higher on safety — 62/100 vs 62/100, based on Garda-division crime rates per 1,000 residents.

Which is better for buy-to-let, Portlaoise or Tullamore?

Portlaoise has the stronger gross rental yield — 5.8% vs 5.2% — though net returns depend on price, condition and tenancy regulation.

Portlaoise vs Tullamore: Which Is Better to Live In? (2026)

The verdict

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.

Portlaoise vs Tullamore: common questions

Is Portlaoise cheaper than Tullamore?: No. The median sale price in Portlaoise was €280,000 over the last 12 months, against €280,000 in Tullamore (Property Price Register).
Is Portlaoise or Tullamore safer?: Portlaoise scores higher on safety — 62/100 vs 62/100, based on Garda-division crime rates per 1,000 residents.
Which is better for buy-to-let, Portlaoise or Tullamore?: Portlaoise has the stronger gross rental yield — 5.8% vs 5.2% — 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 (R32 and R35).