Rent in Alcalá de Henares vs Madrid

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Renting in Alcalá de Henares is 0% cheaper than in Madrid. The difference is €4/month — a saving of €48 per year.

€1002/month in Alcalá de Henares vs €1006/month in Madrid. National average: €648/month.

Context

Alcalá de Henares and Madrid are both located in Comunidad de Madrid, making them comparable in terms of the labour market and public services. Alcalá de Henares is the more affordable option, saving €4/month compared to Madrid.

Estimated rent

Alcalá de Henares

1002€/month

Madrid

1006€/month

Annual change

Alcalá de Henares

+2.2%

Madrid

+2.7%

INE index (base 2015=100)

Alcalá de Henares

117.9

Madrid

118.3

vs national average

Alcalá de Henares

+354€

Madrid

+358€

Population

Alcalá de Henares

203,208

Madrid

3,506,730

Per capita income

Alcalá de Henares

15,598€

Madrid

19,632€

Rent-to-income ratio

Alcalá de Henares

77.1%

Madrid

61.5%

Where is it better to rent?

In terms of rent, Alcalá de Henares is the more affordable option at €1002/month, 0% less than Madrid (€1006/month). Living in Alcalá de Henares saves €48 per year compared to Madrid.

Alcalá de Henares

Madrid · Comunidad de Madrid

1002/month

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Madrid

Madrid · Comunidad de Madrid

1006/month

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INE

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Instituto Nacional de Estadística

Organismo estadístico oficial del Estado español

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