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
$1,806
$1,489
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,614
$1,351
💵 Families earn per year
$79,676
$75,564
🔑 Buying a house
$427,900
$363,500
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
100.2
100.3
🏛️ Property tax per year
$2,065
$2,947
⚡ Electric bill per month
$159
$139
👥 People living there
660,400
230,293
Commute to work
25.7 min
20.6 min
College degree
27.7%
33.9%
Own their home
56.6%
58.8%
Below poverty line
14%
13.8%
Unemployment
7.4%
5.7%
Bottom line
- Pick Las Vegas for higher incomes.
- Pick Spokane for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 4 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Las Vegas | Spokane | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $27,110 | $48,560 | +79% in Spokane |
| Elementary School Teacher | $65,040 | $98,800 | +52% in Spokane |
| Firefighter | $59,280 | $83,310 | +41% in Spokane |
| Cashier | $29,360 | $36,290 | +24% in Spokane |
| Police Officer | $77,750 | $95,660 | +23% in Spokane |
| Operations Manager | $97,290 | $119,420 | +23% in Spokane |
| Plumber | $59,700 | $72,800 | +22% in Spokane |
| Customer Service Representative | $39,560 | $46,790 | +18% in Spokane |
Frequently asked questions
Is Las Vegas or Spokane cheaper to live in?
Las Vegas 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 Las Vegas?
About $60,078 a year gives the same standard of living in Spokane.
Where do people earn more, Las Vegas or Spokane?
The typical household earns $79,676 in Las Vegas and $75,564 in Spokane, 5% more in Las Vegas.