salarySpokane is 9% 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
$2,334
$1,489
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,799
$1,351
💵 Families earn per year
$110,892
$75,564
🔑 Buying a house
$586,800
$363,500
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
110.7
100.3
🏛️ Property tax per year
$4,801
$2,947
⚡ Electric bill per month
$147
$139
👥 People living there
214,169
230,293
Commute to work
33.4 min
20.6 min
College degree
21.4%
33.9%
Own their home
66.8%
58.8%
Below poverty line
9.9%
13.8%
Unemployment
6.5%
5.7%
Bottom line
- Pick Fontana for higher incomes, less poverty.
- Pick Spokane for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 3 more.
Frequently asked questions
Is Fontana or Spokane cheaper to live in?
Spokane is about 9% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,489 a month there versus $2,334 in Fontana.
What salary do I need in Spokane to match $60,000 in Fontana?
About $54,378 a year gives the same standard of living in Spokane.
Where do people earn more, Fontana or Spokane?
The typical household earns $110,892 in Fontana and $75,564 in Spokane, 47% more in Fontana.