Rent in Murcia vs Palma

Murcia · Región de MurciaIlles Balears · Illes Balears · INE data 2026

Renting in Murcia is 32% cheaper than in Palma. The difference is €263/month — a saving of €3,156 per year.

€556/month in Murcia vs €819/month in Palma. National average: €648/month.

Context

Murcia (Región de Murcia) and Palma (Illes Balears) represent two rental markets from different Spanish autonomous communities. Murcia is the more affordable option, saving €263/month compared to Palma. Unemployment in Murcia (10%) is higher than in Palma (4.3%), which may affect rental demand and purchasing power.

Estimated rent

Murcia

556€/month

Palma

819€/month

Annual change

Murcia

+2.8%

Palma

+3.4%

INE index (base 2015=100)

Murcia

120.9

Palma

126.0

vs national average

Murcia

-92€

Palma

+171€

Population

Murcia

479,405

Palma

434,786

Per capita income

Murcia

13,906€

Palma

16,181€

Rent-to-income ratio

Murcia

48%

Palma

60.7%

Where is it better to rent?

In terms of rent, Murcia is the more affordable option at €556/month, 32% less than Palma (€819/month). Living in Murcia saves €3,156 per year compared to Palma.

Murcia

Murcia · Región de Murcia

556/month

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Palma

Illes Balears · Illes Balears

819/month

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Instituto Nacional de Estadística

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