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
$1,849
$1,489
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,567
$1,351
💵 Families earn per year
$102,860
$75,564
🔑 Buying a house
$378,400
$363,500
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
97.9
100.3
🏛️ Property tax per year
$3,108
$2,947
⚡ Electric bill per month
$178
$139
👥 People living there
252,583
230,293
Commute to work
25.8 min
20.6 min
College degree
36.9%
33.9%
Own their home
74.4%
58.8%
Below poverty line
9.4%
13.8%
Unemployment
4.9%
5.7%
Bottom line
- Pick Chesapeake 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 | Chesapeake | Spokane | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Police Officer | $59,690 | $95,660 | +60% in Spokane |
| Elementary School Teacher | $63,380 | $98,800 | +56% in Spokane |
| Firefighter | $56,940 | $83,310 | +46% in Spokane |
| Electrician | $62,350 | $79,830 | +28% in Spokane |
| Registered Nurse | $89,450 | $111,750 | +25% in Spokane |
| Truck Driver | $50,460 | $62,980 | +25% in Spokane |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $39,020 | $48,560 | +24% in Spokane |
| Cashier | $29,320 | $36,290 | +24% in Spokane |
Frequently asked questions
Is Chesapeake or Spokane cheaper to live in?
Chesapeake 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 Chesapeake?
About $61,473 a year gives the same standard of living in Spokane.
Where do people earn more, Chesapeake or Spokane?
The typical household earns $102,860 in Chesapeake and $75,564 in Spokane, 36% more in Chesapeake.