Rent in Badalona vs Palma

Barcelona · CatalunyaIlles Balears · Illes Balears · INE data 2026

Renting in Palma is 5% cheaper than in Badalona. The difference is €43/month — a saving of €516 per year.

€862/month in Badalona vs €819/month in Palma. National average: €648/month.

Context

Badalona (Catalunya) and Palma (Illes Balears) represent two rental markets from different Spanish autonomous communities. Palma is the more affordable option, saving €43/month compared to Badalona. Unemployment in Badalona (9.6%) is higher than in Palma (4.3%), which may affect rental demand and purchasing power. On the rent trend, Palma records an annual change of +3.4%, the more pronounced of the two.

Estimated rent

Badalona

862€/month

Palma

819€/month

Annual change

Badalona

+2%

Palma

+3.4%

INE index (base 2015=100)

Badalona

117.6

Palma

126.0

vs national average

Badalona

+214€

Palma

+171€

Population

Badalona

231,542

Palma

434,786

Per capita income

Badalona

14,618€

Palma

16,181€

Rent-to-income ratio

Badalona

70.8%

Palma

60.7%

Where is it better to rent?

In terms of rent, Palma is the more affordable option at €819/month, 5% less than Badalona (€862/month). Living in Palma saves €516 per year compared to Badalona.

Badalona

Barcelona · Catalunya

862/month

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Palma

Illes Balears · Illes Balears

819/month

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INE

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Instituto Nacional de Estadística

Organismo estadístico oficial del Estado español

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