Rent in Madrid vs Zaragoza
Madrid · Comunidad de Madrid — Zaragoza · Aragón · INE data 2026
Renting in Zaragoza is 67% cheaper than in Madrid. The difference is €402/month — a saving of €4,824 per year.
€1006/month in Madrid vs €604/month in Zaragoza. National average: €648/month.
Context
Zaragoza is frequently underestimated in cost-of-living comparisons. With a strong logistics and industrial market and rents well below Madrid, it is a solid option for families prioritising space and affordability over the capital's cultural offering.
Estimated rent
Madrid
1006€/month
Zaragoza
604€/month
Annual change
Madrid
+2.7%
Zaragoza
+2.4%
INE index (base 2015=100)
Madrid
118.3
Zaragoza
116.1
vs national average
Madrid
+358€
Zaragoza
-44€
Population
Madrid
3,506,730
Zaragoza
693,091
Per capita income
Madrid
19,632€
Zaragoza
16,272€
Rent-to-income ratio
Madrid
61.5%
Zaragoza
44.5%
Where is it better to rent?
In terms of rent, Zaragoza is the more affordable option at €604/month, 67% less than Madrid (€1006/month). Living in Zaragoza saves €4,824 per year compared to Madrid.
Madrid
Madrid · Comunidad de Madrid
1006€/month
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Zaragoza
Zaragoza · Aragón
604€/month
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Official source
Instituto Nacional de Estadística
Organismo estadístico oficial del Estado español
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