salarySpokane is 6% 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
$2,420
$1,489
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$2,020
$1,351
💵 Families earn per year
$98,192
$75,564
🔑 Buying a house
$584,800
$363,500
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
106.4
100.3
🏛️ Property tax per year
$3,428
$2,947
⚡ Electric bill per month
$163
$139
👥 People living there
319,069
230,293
Commute to work
31.3 min
20.6 min
College degree
25.7%
33.9%
Own their home
56.8%
58.8%
Below poverty line
12.2%
13.8%
Unemployment
6.3%
5.7%
Bottom line
- Pick Riverside 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 | Riverside | Spokane | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $34,800 | $48,560 | +40% in Spokane |
| Operations Manager | $102,260 | $119,420 | +17% in Spokane |
| Registered Nurse | $133,940 | $111,750 | -17% in Spokane |
| Nurse Practitioner | $169,920 | $141,990 | -16% in Spokane |
| Plumber | $63,920 | $72,800 | +14% in Spokane |
| Civil Engineer | $115,120 | $100,510 | -13% in Spokane |
| Carpenter | $70,880 | $61,900 | -13% in Spokane |
| Physician Assistant | $165,490 | $147,570 | -11% in Spokane |
Frequently asked questions
Is Riverside or Spokane cheaper to live in?
Spokane is about 6% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,489 a month there versus $2,420 in Riverside.
What salary do I need in Spokane to match $60,000 in Riverside?
About $56,564 a year gives the same standard of living in Spokane.
Where do people earn more, Riverside or Spokane?
The typical household earns $98,192 in Riverside and $75,564 in Spokane, 30% more in Riverside.