In the Province of Barcelona there are two municipalities that stand out for being the richest: Matadepera and Sant Just Desvern, with average incomes of 22,806 and 21,511 euros, respectively.
Barcelona is known for being one of the most expensive cities in Spain to live in, but wealth is not limited to the Catalan capital. According to recent data from the Statistical Institute of Catalonia (Idescat), the average income per person in Catalonia is 14,152 euros.
The study conducted by Idescat evaluated the socioeconomic index through several indicators, including employment status, educational level, migration and income. The employed population in Catalonia represents 64%, which explains why the figures vary significantly between municipalities.
Of all the localities analyzed, only 37 have a high socioeconomic level and of these, twelve are in the metropolitan area of Barcelona.
The flight from rising prices in Barcelona
More and more people are opting to look for housing outside the city of Barcelona due to the rising cost of housing.
Barcelona holds the title of having the most expensive rent in all of Spain, with an average of 1,087 euros per month, as well as topping the list of cities with the most expensive rooms in shared apartments in the country.
This increase in housing costs has led to an increase in the demand for housing in the municipalities near Barcelona.
These areas, known as the Metropolitan Area, have become popular destinations for those who wish to live close to the city without incurring the high costs.
The most demanded municipalities in the Province of Barcelona to live in
According to the half-yearly index published by Idealista, the periphery of Barcelona is the most sought-after area to live in. Santa Coloma de Gramenet leads the list with an average rental price of 842 euros per month, followed by Hospitalet de Llobregat, which offers a good connection to Barcelona and an average price of 965 euros per month.
Cornellà de Llobregat and Badalona are also in the top positions in the ranking, with average rents of 933 and 1,147 euros per month, respectively.
Surprisingly, the city of Barcelona itself ranks 15th in the ranking of the most sought-after areas to live in with a monthly rent of 1,087 euros, a figure that exceeds the minimum professional wage. It is closely followed by cities such as Terrassa, Sabadell, Sant Cugat del Vallès and Castelldefels.
While Barcelona remains one of the most expensive cities in Spain to live in, municipalities such as Matadepera and Sant Just Desvern lead the province of Barcelona in terms of average income per person.
This economic disparity in the region has led to an increase in demand for housing in nearby municipalities, where housing costs are more affordable compared to Barcelona.
