salaryRichmond 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
$1,644
$1,489
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,520
$1,351
💵 Families earn per year
$69,657
$75,564
🔑 Buying a house
$353,000
$363,500
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
97.9
100.3
🏛️ Property tax per year
$3,150
$2,947
⚡ Electric bill per month
$141
$139
👥 People living there
229,359
230,293
Commute to work
21.7 min
20.6 min
College degree
45.6%
33.9%
Own their home
43.5%
58.8%
Below poverty line
18.2%
13.8%
Unemployment
5.7%
5.7%
Bottom line
- Pick Richmond for cheaper homes, a more educated workforce.
- Pick Spokane for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, higher incomes and 2 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Richmond | Spokane | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elementary School Teacher | $61,290 | $98,800 | +61% in Spokane |
| Police Officer | $62,720 | $95,660 | +53% in Spokane |
| Firefighter | $60,790 | $83,310 | +37% in Spokane |
| Electrician | $61,350 | $79,830 | +30% in Spokane |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $38,470 | $48,560 | +26% in Spokane |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | $64,030 | $78,950 | +23% in Spokane |
| Cashier | $30,350 | $36,290 | +20% in Spokane |
| Registered Nurse | $93,580 | $111,750 | +19% in Spokane |
Frequently asked questions
Is Richmond or Spokane cheaper to live in?
Richmond is about 3% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,644 a month there versus $1,489 in Spokane.
What salary do I need in Spokane to match $60,000 in Richmond?
About $61,525 a year gives the same standard of living in Spokane.
Where do people earn more, Richmond or Spokane?
The typical household earns $69,657 in Richmond and $75,564 in Spokane, 8% more in Spokane.