About 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
$1,887
$1,489
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,778
$1,351
💵 Families earn per year
$100,983
$75,564
🔑 Buying a house
$274,800
$363,500
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
100.0
100.3
🏛️ Property tax per year
$6,263
$2,947
⚡ Electric bill per month
$117
$139
👥 People living there
179,898
230,293
Commute to work
27.2 min
20.6 min
College degree
38.5%
33.9%
Own their home
66.4%
58.8%
Below poverty line
9.5%
13.8%
Unemployment
5.8%
5.7%
Bottom line
- Pick Aurora for higher incomes, cheaper homes, a more educated workforce and 1 more.
- Pick Spokane for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, shorter commutes and 1 more.
Frequently asked questions
Is Aurora or Spokane cheaper to live in?
Aurora 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 Aurora?
About $60,233 a year gives the same standard of living in Spokane.
Where do people earn more, Aurora or Spokane?
The typical household earns $100,983 in Aurora and $75,564 in Spokane, 34% more in Aurora.