Rent in Badalona vs Elx/Elche
Barcelona · Catalunya — Alicante/Alacant · Comunitat Valenciana · INE data 2026
Renting in Elx/Elche is 35% cheaper than in Badalona. The difference is €224/month — a saving of €2,688 per year.
€862/month in Badalona vs €638/month in Elx/Elche. National average: €648/month.
Context
Badalona (Catalunya) and Elx/Elche (Comunitat Valenciana) represent two rental markets from different Spanish autonomous communities. Elx/Elche is the more affordable option, saving €224/month compared to Badalona. Unemployment in Elx/Elche (14.3%) is higher than in Badalona (9.6%), which may affect rental demand and purchasing power.
Estimated rent
Badalona
862€/month
Elx/Elche
638€/month
Annual change
Badalona
+2%
Elx/Elche
+2.8%
INE index (base 2015=100)
Badalona
117.6
Elx/Elche
120.4
vs national average
Badalona
+214€
Elx/Elche
-10€
Population
Badalona
231,542
Elx/Elche
245,557
Per capita income
Badalona
14,618€
Elx/Elche
11,849€
Rent-to-income ratio
Badalona
70.8%
Elx/Elche
64.6%
Where is it better to rent?
In terms of rent, Elx/Elche is the more affordable option at €638/month, 35% less than Badalona (€862/month). Living in Elx/Elche saves €2,688 per year compared to Badalona.
Badalona
Barcelona · Catalunya
862€/month
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Elx/Elche
Alicante/Alacant · Comunitat Valenciana
638€/month
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Official source
Instituto Nacional de Estadística
Organismo estadístico oficial del Estado español
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