salarySpokane is 9% 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
$2,474
$1,489
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$2,057
$1,351
💵 Families earn per year
$103,765
$75,564
🔑 Buying a house
$652,700
$363,500
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
110.5
100.3
🏛️ Property tax per year
$4,485
$2,947
⚡ Electric bill per month
$91
$139
👥 People living there
200,928
230,293
Commute to work
25.3 min
20.6 min
College degree
19.5%
33.9%
Own their home
54.4%
58.8%
Below poverty line
11%
13.8%
Unemployment
6.5%
5.7%
Bottom line
- Pick Oxnard for higher incomes, less poverty.
- Pick Spokane for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 3 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Oxnard | Spokane | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $34,910 | $48,560 | +39% in Spokane |
| Lawyer | $185,520 | $123,880 | -33% in Spokane |
| Electrician | $64,840 | $79,830 | +23% in Spokane |
| Police Officer | $119,640 | $95,660 | -20% in Spokane |
| Software Developer | $159,430 | $130,690 | -18% in Spokane |
| Plumber | $62,300 | $72,800 | +17% in Spokane |
| Carpenter | $74,060 | $61,900 | -16% in Spokane |
| Operations Manager | $103,870 | $119,420 | +15% in Spokane |
Frequently asked questions
Is Oxnard or Spokane cheaper to live in?
Spokane is about 9% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,489 a month there versus $2,474 in Oxnard.
What salary do I need in Spokane to match $60,000 in Oxnard?
About $54,470 a year gives the same standard of living in Spokane.
Where do people earn more, Oxnard or Spokane?
The typical household earns $103,765 in Oxnard and $75,564 in Spokane, 37% more in Oxnard.