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
$1,822
$1,489
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,658
$1,351
💵 Families earn per year
$92,099
$75,564
🔑 Buying a house
$415,800
$363,500
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
98.2
100.3
🏛️ Property tax per year
$3,048
$2,947
⚡ Electric bill per month
$133
$139
👥 People living there
481,031
230,293
Commute to work
23 min
20.6 min
College degree
54%
33.9%
Own their home
50.7%
58.8%
Below poverty line
11.9%
13.8%
Unemployment
4.4%
5.7%
Bottom line
- Pick Raleigh for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty and 1 more.
- Pick Spokane for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 1 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Raleigh | Spokane | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Firefighter | $45,640 | $83,310 | +83% in Spokane |
| Elementary School Teacher | $60,170 | $98,800 | +64% in Spokane |
| Police Officer | $65,860 | $95,660 | +45% in Spokane |
| Electrician | $56,800 | $79,830 | +41% in Spokane |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $34,860 | $48,560 | +39% in Spokane |
| Registered Nurse | $84,830 | $111,750 | +32% in Spokane |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | $64,080 | $78,950 | +23% in Spokane |
| Restaurant Cook | $36,280 | $44,230 | +22% in Spokane |
Frequently asked questions
Is Raleigh or Spokane cheaper to live in?
Raleigh 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 Raleigh?
About $61,338 a year gives the same standard of living in Spokane.
Where do people earn more, Raleigh or Spokane?
The typical household earns $92,099 in Raleigh and $75,564 in Spokane, 22% more in Raleigh.