Spokane is 9% 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
$3,027
$1,489
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$2,662
$1,351
💵 Families earn per year
$132,722
$75,564
🔑 Buying a house
$784,700
$363,500
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
110.7
100.3
🏛️ Property tax per year
$6,890
$2,947
⚡ Electric bill per month
$166
$139
👥 People living there
230,221
230,293
Commute to work
34.1 min
20.6 min
College degree
39.8%
33.9%
Own their home
71.8%
58.8%
Below poverty line
7.4%
13.8%
Unemployment
5.6%
5.7%
Bottom line
- Pick Santa Clarita 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.
Frequently asked questions
Is Santa Clarita or Spokane cheaper to live in?
Spokane is about 9% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,489 a month there versus $3,027 in Santa Clarita.
What salary do I need in Spokane to match $60,000 in Santa Clarita?
About $54,378 a year gives the same standard of living in Spokane.
Where do people earn more, Santa Clarita or Spokane?
The typical household earns $132,722 in Santa Clarita and $75,564 in Spokane, 76% more in Santa Clarita.