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Each place uses its own local data. National rules (economy, geopolitical stability, governance, tax & finance) are the same for both, so they cannot separate them. Neither wins everywhere; the tradeoffs below are what matter.
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City · Comunidad de Madrid
Sanse, a bull-running, business-park suburb north of Madrid, next to Alcobendas, close to the airport and well off.
12th of 153 Spanish cities above 50,000
Country
Sun, food and a life lived outdoors, from big-city careers to quiet coastal towns.
16th of 30 EU + EFTA countries
San Sebastián de los Reyes is a city and Spain a country. Each figure is that place’s own; scores compare each with its own peers (Spain with EU countries, regions with regions, cities with cities), so read them side by side rather than as a contest.
Watch out: Prices that have climbed fast for a suburb; Hot summers and cold winters on the plateau.
Watch out: Job openings and pay that differ widely by region and sector; Procedures that vary by region and often run only in Spanish.
Of 2 figures both publish in the same unit, San Sebastián de los Reyes is better on 0 and Spain on 1; the rest are close or have no better direction.
| Figure | San Sebastián de los Reyes | Spain | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Housing | |||
| House prices, change in a year | 18.5%Q2 2026 | 12.1%Q2 2026 | San Sebastián de los Reyes 6.4 pts higher |
| People | |||
| Population | 96,9922025 | 49,128,2972025 | Spain 506.5× |
Data through Jun 2026 (San Sebastián de los Reyes) and Sep 2026 (Spain). Figures are compared only when both places publish them in the same unit; a dot marks the better value where better is clear.
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