Spokane, Washington has an overall cost of living index of 92.4, which is 7.6 points below the US average of 100 — making it more affordable than most American cities. Renters pay a median of $1,215 per month, while the typical home is valued around $363,500. Households earn a median of $70,064 per year, leaving rent at a manageable share of income for many residents. Air quality is moderate, with an average AQI of 52. Below: housing costs, local wages by occupation, neighborhoods, climate, jobs and major industries, and healthcare access — all drawn from US Census, BEA, BLS, HUD, EPA, and NOAA data.
$70,064
Median Income / yr
Census ACS
$1,215
Median Rent / mo
Census ACS
$363,500
Median Home Value
Census ACS
92.4
Cost of Living Index
Studio FMR
$1,103
HUD · FY2024
1BR Fair Market Rent
$1,193
HUD · FY2024
2BR Fair Market Rent
$1,531
HUD · FY2024
3BR Fair Market Rent
$2,088
HUD · FY2024
Fair Market Rent is the 40th percentile of gross rents in the metro area · HUD FY2024
Each category indexed to the US average of 100. Below 100 = cheaper than average.
Overall
92.4
Goods
92.9
Rents / Housing
83.0
Services
89.2
Source: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro-level)
| Occupation | Median Annual Wage |
|---|---|
| Software Developer | $124,110 |
| Registered Nurse | $83,900 |
| Elementary Teacher | $58,660 |
| Electrician | $52,620 |
| Accountant | $76,130 |
| Plumber | $52,560 |
| Nurse Practitioner | N/A |
| Civil Engineer | $86,770 |
| Operations Manager | $104,620 |
| Market Research Analyst | $59,150 |
| Health Services Manager | $104,710 |
| Truck Driver | $55,450 |
| Physician Assistant | N/A |
| Surgeon | N/A |
| Data Scientist | N/A |
| Computer Engineer | N/A |
Source: BLS OEWS 2023 (metro-level data)
Population
230,293
Latest estimate
Median Age
37.2 yrs
Census ACS
52.0
Moderate0 = clean · 50 = moderate boundary · lower is better
Source: EPA AirNow
Total Neighborhoods
15
Tracked in our database
Avg Walk Score
N/A
0–100 scale
Avg Median Rent
$1,071
Per month
Avg Home Value
$309,771
Census ACS
| Neighborhood | Walk Score | Median Rent | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP 99001 | — | $1,217 | $229,700 |
| ZIP 99026 | — | $699 | $388,200 |
| ZIP 99201 | — | $824 | $220,000 |
| ZIP 99202 | — | $979 | $230,400 |
| ZIP 99203 | — | $1,208 | $414,600 |
| ZIP 99204 | — | $994 | $302,000 |
| ZIP 99205 | — | $1,199 | $255,300 |
| ZIP 99207 | — | $1,040 | $206,000 |
| ZIP 99208 | — | $1,123 | $375,100 |
| ZIP 99212 | — | $1,137 | $274,000 |
Showing top 10 of 15 tracked neighborhoods.
January Avg
32°F
July Avg
73°F
Sunny Days / Year
—
Annual Snowfall
—
Climate category: Dry/Arid · Source: NOAA/NCEI 30-year normals.
Healthcare Score
31.6
poor
Hospitals
6
Doctors per 1,000
1.00
Insurance Coverage
94.6%
Spokane has a Regional Price Parity (RPP) index of 92.4. The US national average is 100, so Spokane is 7.6 points below the national average.
The median gross rent in Spokane is $1,215 per month according to US Census ACS data.
The median household income in Spokane is $70,064 per year.
The median home value in Spokane is $363,500 based on the latest Census ACS survey.
Spokane has an average Air Quality Index (AQI) of 52.0, which is rated "Moderate" by the EPA. Lower AQI values indicate cleaner air.
Tax data for Washington is not yet available.
Data last updated: June 1, 2026 · Sources: US Census ACS, BEA RPP, BLS OEWS, HUD FMR, EPA AirNow, Tax Foundation · Methodology
