Rent in Cartagena vs Getafe
Murcia · Región de Murcia — Madrid · Comunidad de Madrid · INE data 2026
Renting in Cartagena is 48% cheaper than in Getafe. The difference is €487/month — a saving of €5,844 per year.
€531/month in Cartagena vs €1018/month in Getafe. National average: €648/month.
Context
Cartagena (Región de Murcia) and Getafe (Comunidad de Madrid) represent two rental markets from different Spanish autonomous communities. Cartagena is the more affordable option, saving €487/month compared to Getafe. Unemployment in Cartagena (11.1%) is higher than in Getafe (7.8%), which may affect rental demand and purchasing power.
Estimated rent
Cartagena
531€/month
Getafe
1018€/month
Annual change
Cartagena
+2.1%
Getafe
+1.9%
INE index (base 2015=100)
Cartagena
115.5
Getafe
119.8
vs national average
Cartagena
-117€
Getafe
+370€
Population
Cartagena
220,704
Getafe
193,238
Per capita income
Cartagena
13,126€
Getafe
15,867€
Rent-to-income ratio
Cartagena
48.5%
Getafe
77%
Where is it better to rent?
In terms of rent, Cartagena is the more affordable option at €531/month, 48% less than Getafe (€1018/month). Living in Cartagena saves €5,844 per year compared to Getafe.
Cartagena
Murcia · Región de Murcia
531€/month
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Getafe
Madrid · Comunidad de Madrid
1018€/month
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Official source
Instituto Nacional de Estadística
Organismo estadístico oficial del Estado español
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