salaryMadison is 3% 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
$1,723
$1,489
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,628
$1,351
💵 Families earn per year
$84,177
$75,564
🔑 Buying a house
$372,900
$363,500
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
97.3
100.3
🏛️ Property tax per year
$6,541
$2,947
⚡ Electric bill per month
$120
$139
👥 People living there
278,001
230,293
Commute to work
19.4 min
20.6 min
College degree
59.9%
33.9%
Own their home
46%
58.8%
Below poverty line
16.4%
13.8%
Unemployment
2.7%
5.7%
Bottom line
- Pick Madison for higher incomes, shorter commutes, a more educated workforce and 1 more.
- Pick Spokane for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 1 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Madison | Spokane | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $30,910 | $48,560 | +57% in Spokane |
| Elementary School Teacher | $63,690 | $98,800 | +55% in Spokane |
| Firefighter | $56,430 | $83,310 | +48% in Spokane |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | $64,550 | $78,950 | +22% in Spokane |
| Police Officer | $80,580 | $95,660 | +19% in Spokane |
| Dental Hygienist | $100,340 | $116,690 | +16% in Spokane |
| Restaurant Cook | $38,440 | $44,230 | +15% in Spokane |
| Plumber | $85,160 | $72,800 | -15% in Spokane |
Frequently asked questions
Is Madison or Spokane cheaper to live in?
Madison is about 3% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,723 a month there versus $1,489 in Spokane.
What salary do I need in Spokane to match $60,000 in Madison?
About $61,887 a year gives the same standard of living in Spokane.
Where do people earn more, Madison or Spokane?
The typical household earns $84,177 in Madison and $75,564 in Spokane, 11% more in Madison.