Spokane, Washington vs. Seattle, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Seattle, Washington is 70.2% more expensive than Spokane, Washington.

You would need a salary of $33,521 in Seattle, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Spokane, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Seattle, Washington is more expensive than Spokane, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
115% more expensive in Seattle
than in Spokane, Washington
Spokane, WA vs. Seattle, WA
Compared to Spokane, Seattle is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  70.2% 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
  10.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  228.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.0% lower
  Commute
  50.9% higher
  Health
  4.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  22.7% higher

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