salaryColumbus is 12% 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
$1,314
$1,489
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,116
$1,351
💵 Families earn per year
$62,632
$75,564
🔑 Buying a house
$193,900
$363,500
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
89.3
100.3
🏛️ Property tax per year
$1,660
$2,947
⚡ Electric bill per month
$173
$139
👥 People living there
203,711
230,293
Commute to work
20.9 min
20.6 min
College degree
30.5%
33.9%
Own their home
50.8%
58.8%
Below poverty line
19%
13.8%
Unemployment
6.3%
5.7%
Bottom line
- Pick Columbus for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes.
- Pick Spokane for higher incomes, shorter commutes, a more educated workforce and 2 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Columbus | Spokane | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $20,800 | $48,560 | +133% in Spokane |
| Police Officer | $49,990 | $95,660 | +91% in Spokane |
| Firefighter | $48,770 | $83,310 | +71% in Spokane |
| Elementary School Teacher | $61,360 | $98,800 | +61% in Spokane |
| Electrician | $50,730 | $79,830 | +57% in Spokane |
| Plumber | $47,410 | $72,800 | +54% in Spokane |
| Dental Hygienist | $80,240 | $116,690 | +45% in Spokane |
| Restaurant Cook | $30,470 | $44,230 | +45% in Spokane |
Frequently asked questions
Is Columbus or Spokane cheaper to live in?
Columbus is about 12% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,314 a month there versus $1,489 in Spokane.
What salary do I need in Spokane to match $60,000 in Columbus?
About $67,425 a year gives the same standard of living in Spokane.
Where do people earn more, Columbus or Spokane?
The typical household earns $62,632 in Columbus and $75,564 in Spokane, 17% more in Spokane.