salarySpokane 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
$2,087
$1,489
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$2,000
$1,351
💵 Families earn per year
$95,305
$75,564
🔑 Buying a house
$469,100
$363,500
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
105.8
100.3
🏛️ Property tax per year
$2,457
$2,947
⚡ Electric bill per month
$141
$139
👥 People living there
394,432
230,293
Commute to work
28.6 min
20.6 min
College degree
33.6%
33.9%
Own their home
62.4%
58.8%
Below poverty line
11.9%
13.8%
Unemployment
5.9%
5.7%
Bottom line
- Pick Aurora for higher incomes, less poverty.
- Pick Spokane for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 3 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Aurora | Spokane | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lawyer | $177,380 | $123,880 | -30% in Spokane |
| Market Research Analyst | $99,040 | $70,390 | -29% in Spokane |
| Elementary School Teacher | $76,910 | $98,800 | +28% in Spokane |
| Electrician | $63,150 | $79,830 | +26% in Spokane |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $39,650 | $48,560 | +22% in Spokane |
| Computer Systems Analyst | $127,880 | $104,180 | -19% in Spokane |
| Operations Manager | $142,330 | $119,420 | -16% in Spokane |
| Plumber | $63,900 | $72,800 | +14% in Spokane |
Frequently asked questions
Is Aurora or Spokane cheaper to live in?
Spokane is about 5% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,489 a month there versus $2,087 in Aurora.
What salary do I need in Spokane to match $60,000 in Aurora?
About $56,917 a year gives the same standard of living in Spokane.
Where do people earn more, Aurora or Spokane?
The typical household earns $95,305 in Aurora and $75,564 in Spokane, 26% more in Aurora.