Athens-Clarke County, Georgia vs. Spokane Valley, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Spokane Valley, Washington is 16.0% more expensive than Athens-Clarke County, Georgia.

You would need a salary of $58,002 in Spokane Valley, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Athens-Clarke County, Georgia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Spokane Valley, Washington is more expensive than Athens-Clarke County, Georgia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
32% more expensive in Spokane Valley
than in Athens-Clarke County, Georgia
Athens Clarke County, GA vs. Spokane Valley, WA
Compared to Athens Clarke County, Spokane Valley is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.0% higher
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  4.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  38.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  21.4% lower
  Commute
  12.9% higher
  Health
  11.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.7% higher