Rent in Madrid vs Terrassa
Madrid · Comunidad de Madrid — Barcelona · Catalunya · INE data 2026
Renting in Terrassa is 10% cheaper than in Madrid. The difference is €90/month — a saving of €1,080 per year.
€1006/month in Madrid vs €916/month in Terrassa. National average: €648/month.
Context
Madrid (Comunidad de Madrid) and Terrassa (Catalunya) represent two rental markets from different Spanish autonomous communities. Terrassa is the more affordable option, saving €90/month compared to Madrid.
Estimated rent
Madrid
1006€/month
Terrassa
916€/month
Annual change
Madrid
+2.7%
Terrassa
+2.7%
INE index (base 2015=100)
Madrid
118.3
Terrassa
124.9
vs national average
Madrid
+358€
Terrassa
+268€
Population
Madrid
3,506,730
Terrassa
233,270
Per capita income
Madrid
19,632€
Terrassa
15,337€
Rent-to-income ratio
Madrid
61.5%
Terrassa
71.7%
Where is it better to rent?
In terms of rent, Terrassa is the more affordable option at €916/month, 10% less than Madrid (€1006/month). Living in Terrassa saves €1,080 per year compared to Madrid.
Madrid
Madrid · Comunidad de Madrid
1006€/month
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Terrassa
Barcelona · Catalunya
916€/month
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Official source
Instituto Nacional de Estadística
Organismo estadístico oficial del Estado español
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