salarySpokane is the 2nd-largest city in Washington that we track, with 230,293 residents. Rent is lower than in 58% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 4.8 years of household income.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $59,560 a year. That is $29 an hour at a full-time job.
Is rent cheaper than other Washington cities?
Yes. Rent here is cheaper than in most of Washington. It is number 27 of 192 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
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How much do households earn in Spokane?
Share of households by yearly income. 23.0% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Spokane
| Size | Spokane | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $978 | $1,338 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,021 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,351 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,612 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,020 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Spokane overall?
Everyday prices in the Spokane-Spokane Valley metro area are same as the U.S. average (index 100.3, U.S. = 100).
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024.
Taxes and bills in Spokane
Life in Spokane
What jobs pay in Spokane
| Job | Median pay | Rent / pay |
|---|---|---|
| Pharmacist | $155,560 | 11.5% |
| Physician Assistant | $147,570 | 12.1% |
| Nurse Practitioner | $141,990 | 12.6% |
| Software Developer | $130,690 | 13.7% |
| Lawyer | $123,880 | 14.4% |
| Operations Manager | $119,420 | 15.0% |
| Dental Hygienist | $116,690 | 15.3% |
| Registered Nurse | $111,750 | 16.0% |
| Computer Systems Analyst | $104,180 | 17.2% |
| Civil Engineer | $100,510 | 17.8% |
| Elementary School Teacher | $98,800 | 18.1% |
| Police Officer | $95,660 | 18.7% |
| Accountant | $86,350 | 20.7% |
| Firefighter | $83,310 | 21.4% |
| Electrician | $79,830 | 22.4% |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | $78,950 | 22.6% |
| Plumber | $72,800 | 24.5% |
| Market Research Analyst | $70,390 | 25.4% |
| Truck Driver | $62,980 | 28.4% |
| HVAC Technician | $62,840 | 28.4% |
| Carpenter | $61,900 | 28.9% |
| Medical Assistant | $51,720 | 34.5% |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $48,560 | 36.8% |
| Nursing Assistant | $47,240 | 37.8% |
| Customer Service Representative | $46,790 | 38.2% |
| Warehouse Worker | $44,510 | 40.1% |
| Restaurant Cook | $44,230 | 40.4% |
| Retail Salesperson | $36,880 | 48.4% |
| Cashier | $36,290 | 49.2% |
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Spokane?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $1,033 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $363,500 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $36,350 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Spokane, WA?
Renting in Spokane costs a median of about $1,489 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Washington median is $2,025.
How much do I need to make to live in Spokane?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $59,560 a year, or $29 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Spokane cheap or expensive?
Spokane is rated OK: rent takes 23.6% of the typical household income of $75,564. It ranks 27th cheapest of 192 Washington cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Spokane?
The median homeowner in Spokane pays $2,947 a year in property taxes, about 0.81% of the median home value.
Is Spokane more expensive than the national average?
Overall prices in the metro area are same as the U.S. average, according to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
How much does a house cost in Spokane?
The median home value in Spokane is $363,500, about 4.8 times the typical yearly household income.
230,293 people live in Spokane. Numbers are typical (middle) values.