salaryAlbuquerque is 5% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Spokane to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,401
$1,489
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,284
$1,351
💵 Families earn per year
$73,680
$75,564
🔑 Buying a house
$291,500
$363,500
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
95.5
100.3
🏛️ Property tax per year
$2,678
$2,947
⚡ Electric bill per month
$94
$139
👥 People living there
562,218
230,293
Commute to work
22.4 min
20.6 min
College degree
39.2%
33.9%
Own their home
61.8%
58.8%
Below poverty line
15.5%
13.8%
Unemployment
5.4%
5.7%
Bottom line
- Pick Albuquerque for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 2 more.
- Pick Spokane for higher incomes, shorter commutes, less poverty.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Albuquerque | Spokane | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Firefighter | $42,420 | $83,310 | +96% in Spokane |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | $57,370 | $78,950 | +38% in Spokane |
| Electrician | $59,120 | $79,830 | +35% in Spokane |
| Medical Assistant | $39,200 | $51,720 | +32% in Spokane |
| Elementary School Teacher | $75,520 | $98,800 | +31% in Spokane |
| Police Officer | $73,380 | $95,660 | +30% in Spokane |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $38,050 | $48,560 | +28% in Spokane |
| Operations Manager | $94,640 | $119,420 | +26% in Spokane |
Frequently asked questions
Is Albuquerque or Spokane cheaper to live in?
Albuquerque is about 5% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,401 a month there versus $1,489 in Spokane.
What salary do I need in Spokane to match $60,000 in Albuquerque?
About $63,014 a year gives the same standard of living in Spokane.
Where do people earn more, Albuquerque or Spokane?
The typical household earns $73,680 in Albuquerque and $75,564 in Spokane, 2% more in Spokane.