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
$1,789
$1,489
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,484
$1,351
💵 Families earn per year
$76,564
$75,564
🔑 Buying a house
$374,800
$363,500
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
102.2
100.3
🏛️ Property tax per year
$2,723
$2,947
⚡ Electric bill per month
$202
$139
👥 People living there
545,970
230,293
Commute to work
22.4 min
20.6 min
College degree
25.5%
33.9%
Own their home
50.1%
58.8%
Below poverty line
20.1%
13.8%
Unemployment
8.9%
5.7%
Bottom line
- Pick Fresno for higher incomes.
- Pick Spokane for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 4 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Fresno | Spokane | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $34,320 | $48,560 | +41% in Spokane |
| Elementary School Teacher | $78,800 | $98,800 | +25% in Spokane |
| Lawyer | $162,680 | $123,880 | -24% in Spokane |
| Operations Manager | $101,010 | $119,420 | +18% in Spokane |
| Civil Engineer | $119,720 | $100,510 | -16% in Spokane |
| Restaurant Cook | $38,260 | $44,230 | +16% in Spokane |
| Nurse Practitioner | $166,570 | $141,990 | -15% in Spokane |
| Dental Hygienist | $101,730 | $116,690 | +15% in Spokane |
Frequently asked questions
Is Fresno or Spokane cheaper to live in?
Fresno 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 Fresno?
About $58,936 a year gives the same standard of living in Spokane.
Where do people earn more, Fresno or Spokane?
The typical household earns $76,564 in Fresno and $75,564 in Spokane, 1% more in Fresno.