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
$1,955
$1,489
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,897
$1,351
💵 Families earn per year
$78,014
$75,564
🔑 Buying a house
$394,100
$363,500
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
101.4
100.3
🏛️ Property tax per year
$3,213
$2,947
⚡ Electric bill per month
$164
$139
👥 People living there
319,758
230,293
Commute to work
26.2 min
20.6 min
College degree
42.5%
33.9%
Own their home
39.5%
58.8%
Below poverty line
14.7%
13.8%
Unemployment
5.2%
5.7%
Bottom line
- Pick Orlando for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, lower unemployment.
- Pick Spokane for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 2 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Orlando | Spokane | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Firefighter | $45,520 | $83,310 | +83% in Spokane |
| Elementary School Teacher | $60,190 | $98,800 | +64% in Spokane |
| Electrician | $50,820 | $79,830 | +57% in Spokane |
| Police Officer | $63,010 | $95,660 | +52% in Spokane |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $35,410 | $48,560 | +37% in Spokane |
| Registered Nurse | $83,550 | $111,750 | +34% in Spokane |
| Plumber | $55,380 | $72,800 | +31% in Spokane |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | $61,030 | $78,950 | +29% in Spokane |
Frequently asked questions
Is Orlando or Spokane cheaper to live in?
Orlando 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 Orlando?
About $59,366 a year gives the same standard of living in Spokane.
Where do people earn more, Orlando or Spokane?
The typical household earns $78,014 in Orlando and $75,564 in Spokane, 3% more in Orlando.