salaryColumbus 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
$1,611
$1,489
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,481
$1,351
💵 Families earn per year
$71,269
$75,564
🔑 Buying a house
$252,900
$363,500
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
95.5
100.3
🏛️ Property tax per year
$3,341
$2,947
⚡ Electric bill per month
$123
$139
👥 People living there
914,802
230,293
Commute to work
21.5 min
20.6 min
College degree
38.2%
33.9%
Own their home
44.1%
58.8%
Below poverty line
18.1%
13.8%
Unemployment
5.1%
5.7%
Bottom line
- Pick Columbus for cheaper homes, a more educated workforce, lower unemployment.
- Pick Spokane for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, higher incomes and 2 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Columbus | Spokane | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Firefighter | $61,780 | $83,310 | +35% in Spokane |
| Registered Nurse | $83,900 | $111,750 | +33% in Spokane |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $37,490 | $48,560 | +30% in Spokane |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | $61,910 | $78,950 | +28% in Spokane |
| Elementary School Teacher | $78,150 | $98,800 | +26% in Spokane |
| Electrician | $64,700 | $79,830 | +23% in Spokane |
| Restaurant Cook | $36,590 | $44,230 | +21% in Spokane |
| Dental Hygienist | $96,880 | $116,690 | +20% in Spokane |
Frequently asked questions
Is Columbus or Spokane cheaper to live in?
Columbus is about 5% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,611 a month there versus $1,489 in Spokane.
What salary do I need in Spokane to match $60,000 in Columbus?
About $63,065 a year gives the same standard of living in Spokane.
Where do people earn more, Columbus or Spokane?
The typical household earns $71,269 in Columbus and $75,564 in Spokane, 6% more in Spokane.