Spokane, WA Cost of Living


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How much do I need to live in Spokane, Washington?
$6,120 / month
for a family, 13.3% more expensive than the national average A total of $73,440 for the year for a family.
$3,100 / month
for a single person, 35.0% less expensive than the national average A total of $37,200 for the year for a single person.

Spokane cost of living score
103.1
More expensive
3.1% higher
than the US average
15.4% lower
than the Washington average
Spokane, Washington gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 103.1, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 3.1% higher than the U.S. average and 15.4% higher than the average for Washington.

Spokane, WA

Housing costs in Spokane?
A typical home costs $383,100, which is 13.3% more expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 28.4% less expensive than the average Washington home, at $534,700. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Spokane costs $1,200 per month, which is 16.1% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 44.2% cheaper than the state average of $1,730.

Can I afford Spokane?
To live comfortably in Spokane, Washington, a minimum annual income of $73,440 for a family, and $37,200 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Spokane?
Spokane, Washington offers plenty of activities alongside an impressive cost-of-living that makes it well worth considering. Homeowners can benefit from various types of housing choices ranging from low cost single family homes to spacious apartments - while renters also have access to lots of great deals today as well. Moreover, food and transportation costs are much lower than other US cities - giving you more value for your dollar if you choose Spokane as your home.
   Cost of living score
       Higher than 100 is more expensive than the national average.
       Lower than 100 is less expensive.
     CategoriesSpokaneWashingtonUnited States
    Unlock121.9100.0
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    Unlock$534,700$338,100
  78.2  Unlock100.0
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  127.1  Unlock100.0

   100=National Average

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Lived here all of my life. I've visited enough cities to understand that Spokane could be so much better, but it falls short in many ways. Its car-oriented development  More

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Over 3 years ago

I lived in the Spokane area for 35 years. It has its positives and negatives. Be sure and pick a safe community to live in. Rural areas are rather scary. Too many  More

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I've lived in Spokane for over 5 years after moving here from the Vancouver area for a job. I miss Western Washington. Home buying: When I first moved here, you could  More

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