Rent in Lorca vs Murcia
Murcia · Región de Murcia — Murcia · Región de Murcia · INE data 2026
Renting in Lorca is 5% cheaper than in Murcia. The difference is €26/month — a saving of €312 per year.
€530/month in Lorca vs €556/month in Murcia. National average: €648/month.
Context
Lorca and Murcia 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 €26/month compared to Murcia. Unemployment in Murcia (10%) is higher than in Lorca (6.8%), which may affect rental demand and purchasing power.
Estimated rent
Lorca
530€/month
Murcia
556€/month
Annual change
Lorca
+2.3%
Murcia
+2.8%
INE index (base 2015=100)
Lorca
115.2
Murcia
120.9
vs national average
Lorca
-118€
Murcia
-92€
Population
Lorca
98,969
Murcia
479,405
Per capita income
Lorca
11,470€
Murcia
13,906€
Rent-to-income ratio
Lorca
55.4%
Murcia
48%
Where is it better to rent?
In terms of rent, Lorca is the more affordable option at €530/month, 5% less than Murcia (€556/month). Living in Lorca saves €312 per year compared to Murcia.
Lorca
Murcia · Región de Murcia
530€/month
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Murcia
Murcia · Región de Murcia
556€/month
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Cost of living guides
Official source
Instituto Nacional de Estadística
Organismo estadístico oficial del Estado español
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