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
$1,932
$1,489
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,941
$1,351
💵 Families earn per year
$101,010
$75,564
🔑 Buying a house
$555,300
$363,500
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
98.1
100.3
🏛️ Property tax per year
$8,024
$2,947
⚡ Electric bill per month
$134
$139
👥 People living there
979,539
230,293
Commute to work
23.7 min
20.6 min
College degree
59.6%
33.9%
Own their home
43.4%
58.8%
Below poverty line
12%
13.8%
Unemployment
4.7%
5.7%
Bottom line
- Pick Austin for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty and 1 more.
- Pick Spokane for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 1 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Austin | Spokane | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $27,260 | $48,560 | +78% in Spokane |
| Elementary School Teacher | $61,270 | $98,800 | +61% in Spokane |
| Firefighter | $58,830 | $83,310 | +42% in Spokane |
| Electrician | $60,390 | $79,830 | +32% in Spokane |
| Carpenter | $50,260 | $61,900 | +23% in Spokane |
| Nursing Assistant | $38,550 | $47,240 | +23% in Spokane |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | $64,580 | $78,950 | +22% in Spokane |
| Restaurant Cook | $36,810 | $44,230 | +20% in Spokane |
Frequently asked questions
Is Austin or Spokane cheaper to live in?
Austin 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 Austin?
About $61,395 a year gives the same standard of living in Spokane.
Where do people earn more, Austin or Spokane?
The typical household earns $101,010 in Austin and $75,564 in Spokane, 34% more in Austin.