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
$2,152
$1,489
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,950
$1,351
💵 Families earn per year
$94,176
$75,564
🔑 Buying a house
$506,300
$363,500
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
106.7
100.3
🏛️ Property tax per year
$3,842
$2,947
⚡ Electric bill per month
$127
$139
👥 People living there
528,706
230,293
Commute to work
25.3 min
20.6 min
College degree
37.1%
33.9%
Own their home
51.7%
58.8%
Below poverty line
13.9%
13.8%
Unemployment
6.6%
5.7%
Bottom line
- Pick Sacramento for higher incomes, a more educated workforce.
- Pick Spokane for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 3 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Sacramento | Spokane | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $35,070 | $48,560 | +38% in Spokane |
| Registered Nurse | $171,460 | $111,750 | -35% in Spokane |
| Lawyer | $178,540 | $123,880 | -31% in Spokane |
| Civil Engineer | $130,150 | $100,510 | -23% in Spokane |
| Nurse Practitioner | $172,010 | $141,990 | -17% in Spokane |
| Carpenter | $74,440 | $61,900 | -17% in Spokane |
| Medical Assistant | $61,970 | $51,720 | -17% in Spokane |
| Computer Systems Analyst | $122,330 | $104,180 | -15% in Spokane |
Frequently asked questions
Is Sacramento or Spokane cheaper to live in?
Spokane is about 6% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,489 a month there versus $2,152 in Sacramento.
What salary do I need in Spokane to match $60,000 in Sacramento?
About $56,443 a year gives the same standard of living in Spokane.
Where do people earn more, Sacramento or Spokane?
The typical household earns $94,176 in Sacramento and $75,564 in Spokane, 25% more in Sacramento.