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
$1,533
$1,489
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,499
$1,351
💵 Families earn per year
$69,901
$75,564
🔑 Buying a house
$277,800
$363,500
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
98.6
100.3
🏛️ Property tax per year
$4,198
$2,947
⚡ Electric bill per month
$157
$139
👥 People living there
2,328,253
230,293
Commute to work
27.2 min
20.6 min
College degree
36.6%
33.9%
Own their home
42.1%
58.8%
Below poverty line
19.9%
13.8%
Unemployment
6.9%
5.7%
Bottom line
- Pick Houston for cheaper homes, a more educated workforce.
- Pick Spokane for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, higher incomes and 3 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Houston | Spokane | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $22,080 | $48,560 | +120% in Spokane |
| Elementary School Teacher | $64,500 | $98,800 | +53% in Spokane |
| Firefighter | $59,120 | $83,310 | +41% in Spokane |
| Electrician | $59,180 | $79,830 | +35% in Spokane |
| Police Officer | $74,570 | $95,660 | +28% in Spokane |
| Restaurant Cook | $35,050 | $44,230 | +26% in Spokane |
| Carpenter | $49,670 | $61,900 | +25% in Spokane |
| Nursing Assistant | $37,970 | $47,240 | +24% in Spokane |
Frequently asked questions
Is Houston or Spokane cheaper to live in?
Houston 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 Houston?
About $61,045 a year gives the same standard of living in Spokane.
Where do people earn more, Houston or Spokane?
The typical household earns $69,901 in Houston and $75,564 in Spokane, 7% more in Spokane.