Rent in Cartagena vs Salamanca
Murcia · Región de Murcia — Salamanca · Castilla y León · INE data 2026
Renting in Salamanca is 9% cheaper than in Cartagena. The difference is €45/month — a saving of €540 per year.
€531/month in Cartagena vs €486/month in Salamanca. National average: €648/month.
Context
Cartagena (Región de Murcia) and Salamanca (Castilla y León) represent two rental markets from different Spanish autonomous communities. Salamanca is the more affordable option, saving €45/month compared to Cartagena.
Estimated rent
Cartagena
531€/month
Salamanca
486€/month
Annual change
Cartagena
+2.1%
Salamanca
+2%
INE index (base 2015=100)
Cartagena
115.5
Salamanca
113.0
vs national average
Cartagena
-117€
Salamanca
-162€
Population
Cartagena
220,704
Salamanca
146,110
Per capita income
Cartagena
13,126€
Salamanca
15,319€
Rent-to-income ratio
Cartagena
48.5%
Salamanca
38.1%
Where is it better to rent?
In terms of rent, Salamanca is the more affordable option at €486/month, 9% less than Cartagena (€531/month). Living in Salamanca saves €540 per year compared to Cartagena.
Cartagena
Murcia · Región de Murcia
531€/month
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Salamanca
Salamanca · Castilla y León
486€/month
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Official source
Instituto Nacional de Estadística
Organismo estadístico oficial del Estado español
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