salaryLincoln is 10% 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
$1,328
$1,489
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,219
$1,351
💵 Families earn per year
$77,509
$75,564
🔑 Buying a house
$264,000
$363,500
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
91.6
100.3
🏛️ Property tax per year
$4,023
$2,947
⚡ Electric bill per month
$104
$139
👥 People living there
294,856
230,293
Commute to work
18.4 min
20.6 min
College degree
41.8%
33.9%
Own their home
56.1%
58.8%
Below poverty line
12.7%
13.8%
Unemployment
3.3%
5.7%
Bottom line
- Pick Lincoln for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, higher incomes and 5 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Lincoln | Spokane | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elementary School Teacher | $61,940 | $98,800 | +60% in Spokane |
| Firefighter | $59,760 | $83,310 | +39% in Spokane |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $36,080 | $48,560 | +35% in Spokane |
| Accountant | $65,170 | $86,350 | +32% in Spokane |
| Electrician | $60,680 | $79,830 | +32% in Spokane |
| Operations Manager | $92,780 | $119,420 | +29% in Spokane |
| Software Developer | $101,690 | $130,690 | +29% in Spokane |
| Registered Nurse | $87,530 | $111,750 | +28% in Spokane |
Frequently asked questions
Is Lincoln or Spokane cheaper to live in?
Lincoln is about 10% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,328 a month there versus $1,489 in Spokane.
What salary do I need in Spokane to match $60,000 in Lincoln?
About $65,742 a year gives the same standard of living in Spokane.
Where do people earn more, Lincoln or Spokane?
The typical household earns $77,509 in Lincoln and $75,564 in Spokane, 3% more in Lincoln.