Moratalaz or Salamanca: where to live?
A data comparison of Moratalaz and Salamanca: the average rent from Idealista's latest public report and the transport, safety and amenities scores the site calculates, home by home.
In short
- Renting in Moratalaz is 38% cheaper than in Salamanca: 17.6 €/m² vs 28.5 €/m².
- Salamanca does better on transport: 9.6 vs 7.9.
- Moratalaz does better on green space: 9.0 vs 5.7.
- Moratalaz does better on families: 7.9 vs 6.7.
- Salamanca has more nightlife: 5.7 vs 4.1.
- Similar on safety and walkability.
- Their centres are about 3.5 km apart as the crow flies.
Head to head
| Indicator | Moratalaz | Salamanca |
|---|---|---|
| Average rent | 17.6 €/m² | 28.5 €/m² |
| 60 m² flat (estimate) | €1,056/mo | €1,710/mo |
| Transport | 7.9/10 | 9.6/10 |
| Safety | 6.9/10 | 7.6/10 |
| Green space | 9.0/10 | 5.7/10 |
| Families | 7.9/10 | 6.7/10 |
| Walkability | 9.0/10 | 9.5/10 |
| Nightlife | 4.1/10 | 5.7/10 |
Scores are indicative: they summarise public data and are no substitute for visiting the area. The 60 m² flat is an estimate based on the average price per m². How each score is calculated
What Moratalaz is like
Orderly planned district, with medium-rise blocks, interior green spaces and a stable family atmosphere. Very quiet and safe, though far from the centre and with metro coverage limited to line 9. Very reasonable prices. No nightlife or cultural offer of its own. Ideal for families and older residents who prioritise calm and moderate cost.
Full page for MoratalazWhat Salamanca is like
Madrid's benchmark luxury district: Milla de Oro, haute couture, embassies and Michelin-starred restaurants. Nineteenth-century Ensanche architecture along well-maintained streets such as Jorge Juan and Ortega y Gasset. Very high safety, excellent transport and maximum walkability. High cost of living across the board: rent, groceries and leisure. Few green spaces beyond the nearby Retiro. For those who value status, premium services and a central location.
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