Rent in Cartagena vs Lorca
Murcia · Región de Murcia — Murcia · Región de Murcia · INE data 2026
Renting in Lorca is 0% cheaper than in Cartagena. The difference is €1/month — a saving of €12 per year.
€531/month in Cartagena vs €530/month in Lorca. National average: €648/month.
Context
Cartagena and Lorca are both located in Región de Murcia, making them comparable in terms of the labour market and public services. Lorca is the more affordable option, saving €1/month compared to Cartagena. Unemployment in Cartagena (11.1%) is higher than in Lorca (6.8%), which may affect rental demand and purchasing power.
Estimated rent
Cartagena
531€/month
Lorca
530€/month
Annual change
Cartagena
+2.1%
Lorca
+2.3%
INE index (base 2015=100)
Cartagena
115.5
Lorca
115.2
vs national average
Cartagena
-117€
Lorca
-118€
Population
Cartagena
220,704
Lorca
98,969
Per capita income
Cartagena
13,126€
Lorca
11,470€
Rent-to-income ratio
Cartagena
48.5%
Lorca
55.4%
Where is it better to rent?
In terms of rent, Lorca is the more affordable option at €530/month, 0% less than Cartagena (€531/month). Living in Lorca saves €12 per year compared to Cartagena.
Cartagena
Murcia · Región de Murcia
531€/month
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Lorca
Murcia · Región de Murcia
530€/month
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Official source
Instituto Nacional de Estadística
Organismo estadístico oficial del Estado español
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