salaryAbout the sameBased 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
$1,999
$1,489
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,921
$1,351
💵 Families earn per year
$92,376
$75,564
🔑 Buying a house
$439,600
$363,500
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
100.1
100.3
🏛️ Property tax per year
$4,231
$2,947
⚡ Electric bill per month
$128
$139
👥 People living there
505,268
230,293
Commute to work
26.5 min
20.6 min
College degree
59.2%
33.9%
Own their home
46.4%
58.8%
Below poverty line
16.9%
13.8%
Unemployment
5.9%
5.7%
Bottom line
- Pick Atlanta for higher incomes, a more educated workforce.
- Pick Spokane for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 3 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Atlanta | Spokane | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $18,460 | $48,560 | +163% in Spokane |
| Firefighter | $47,300 | $83,310 | +76% in Spokane |
| Police Officer | $60,910 | $95,660 | +57% in Spokane |
| Electrician | $58,650 | $79,830 | +36% in Spokane |
| Physician Assistant | $111,810 | $147,570 | +32% in Spokane |
| Elementary School Teacher | $76,570 | $98,800 | +29% in Spokane |
| Plumber | $58,380 | $72,800 | +25% in Spokane |
| Carpenter | $50,680 | $61,900 | +22% in Spokane |
Frequently asked questions
Is Atlanta or Spokane cheaper to live in?
Atlanta and Spokane cost about the same once rent and everyday costs are combined.
What salary do I need in Spokane to match $60,000 in Atlanta?
About $60,173 a year gives the same standard of living in Spokane.
Where do people earn more, Atlanta or Spokane?
The typical household earns $92,376 in Atlanta and $75,564 in Spokane, 22% more in Atlanta.