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
$1,964
$1,489
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,603
$1,351
💵 Families earn per year
$73,466
$75,564
🔑 Buying a house
$362,200
$363,500
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
101.8
100.3
🏛️ Property tax per year
$4,418
$2,947
⚡ Electric bill per month
$126
$139
👥 People living there
191,767
230,293
Commute to work
25 min
20.6 min
College degree
34.6%
33.9%
Own their home
41.4%
58.8%
Below poverty line
20.7%
13.8%
Unemployment
8.2%
5.7%
Bottom line
- Pick Providence for cheaper homes, a more educated workforce.
- Pick Spokane for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, higher incomes and 3 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Providence | Spokane | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $35,750 | $48,560 | +36% in Spokane |
| Dental Hygienist | $89,310 | $116,690 | +31% in Spokane |
| Firefighter | $66,150 | $83,310 | +26% in Spokane |
| Police Officer | $76,850 | $95,660 | +24% in Spokane |
| Computer Systems Analyst | $128,580 | $104,180 | -19% in Spokane |
| Pharmacist | $130,840 | $155,560 | +19% in Spokane |
| Restaurant Cook | $37,460 | $44,230 | +18% in Spokane |
| Market Research Analyst | $83,960 | $70,390 | -16% in Spokane |
Frequently asked questions
Is Providence or Spokane cheaper to live in?
Providence 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 Providence?
About $59,159 a year gives the same standard of living in Spokane.
Where do people earn more, Providence or Spokane?
The typical household earns $73,466 in Providence and $75,564 in Spokane, 3% more in Spokane.