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Cost of Living in Spokane, WA: Rent, Housing & Income

  • Official data · Census ACS 2024 · BEA 2024 · EIA July–September 2026
Updated  7 sources

Cost of living vs. U.S. average (2024)

0.3% above

Cost of living in Spokane is 0.3% above the U.S. average, based on the Bureau of Economic Analysis 2024 Regional Price Parities for the Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA metro area (index 100.3; U.S. = 100). Median rent in Spokane is $1,341 a month.

Cost of living in Spokane by category

Overall prices

100.3U.S. = 100

Regional price parity, all items

+0.3% vs. U.S.

Goods
105.0 +5.0%
Housing (rents)
97.1 −2.9%
Utilities
91.2 −8.8%
Other services
99.5 −0.5%

BEA 2024 · Spokane metro area Details: Overall prices

Housing

$1,341/mo

Median gross rent

−10% vs. U.S.

1-bedroom rent
$1,029 −21% vs. U.S.
2-bedroom rent
$1,362 −9% vs. U.S.
3-bedroom rent
$1,666 About the same as U.S.
Median home value
$379,300 +5% vs. U.S.
Owner costs, mortgage
$1,832 −10% vs. U.S.

Census ACS 2024 Details: Housing

Utilities

$132/mo

Average electric bill

−16% vs. U.S.

Electricity price
14.7¢/kWh −20% vs. U.S.
Natural gas, 12-mo avg.
$20.02/Mcf +3% vs. U.S.
Utilities price index
91.2

EIA July 2026 · Washington statewide Details: Utilities

Transportation

20.3min

Mean travel time to work

−25% vs. U.S.

Commute mode: drove alone
69.5%
Work from home
10.9%
Gasoline (Washington)
$5.49/gal +26% vs. U.S.

Census ACS 2024 · EIA September 2026 Details: Transportation

Food at home

$1,388/mo

Moderate-cost plan, family of 4

Thrifty plan, family of 4
$1,024/mo
Liberal plan, family of 4
$1,679/mo
Moderate plan, single woman
$403/mo
Moderate plan, single man
$478/mo

USDA August 2026 · U.S. average Details: Food at home

Child care

$288/wk

Center care, infant

+66% vs. U.S.

Center care, toddler
$228/wk +49% vs. U.S.
Center care, preschool
$228/wk +58% vs. U.S.
Home-based care, infant
$218/wk +52% vs. U.S.

DOL NDCP 2022 prices · Spokane County Details: Child care

Income

$78,583/yr

Median household income

−4% vs. U.S.

Median rent as share of income
20%
Home value to income
4.8×

Census ACS 2024 Details: Income

Housing costs in Spokane

Median gross rent in Spokane is $1,341 a month, 10% below the U.S. median of $1,487. The median falls in the $1,250–$1,499 range, which holds 18.6% of renter households paying cash rent. Another 38.2% pay $1,500 or more.

The median owner-occupied home is valued at $379,300, and 3.1% of homes are valued at $1,000,000 or more.

Housing costs: Spokane vs. Washington vs. U.S.

Median monthly rent

Median monthly rent Spokane: $1,341; Washington: $1,824; U.S.: $1,487 Spokane $1,341 Washington $1,824 U.S. $1,487

Monthly owner costs

Monthly owner costs Spokane: $1,832; Washington: $2,519; U.S.: $2,035 Spokane $1,832 Washington $2,519 U.S. $2,035

Median home value

Median home value Spokane: $379,300; Washington: $602,200; U.S.: $360,600 Spokane $379,300 Washington $602,200 U.S. $360,600
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MeasureSpokaneWashingtonU.S.
Median monthly rent$1,341$1,824$1,487
Monthly owner costs$1,832$2,519$2,035
Median home value$379,300$602,200$360,600

Rent is median gross rent; owner costs are for homes with a mortgage. American Community Survey 2024 1-year estimates. Source: American Community Survey (U.S. Census Bureau)

What renters pay in Spokane

What renters pay in Spokane Share of renter households paying cash rent in Spokane by range; ranges differ in width. The bottom range, less than $500, holds 10.4%; the top range, $3,500 or more, holds 0.4%. Median $1,341. The U.S. distribution is drawn as a line. 0% 10% 20% 30% Less than $500: 10.4% (U.S.: 6.1%) $500–$749: 2.6% (U.S.: 6.8%) $750–$999: 11.1% (U.S.: 11.5%) $1,000–$1,249: 19.2% (U.S.: 13.5%) $1,250–$1,499: 18.6% (U.S.: 12.9%) $1,500–$1,999: 24.2% (U.S.: 22.2%) $2,000–$2,499: 10.1% (U.S.: 13.2%) $2,500–$2,999: 2.6% (U.S.: 6.5%) $3,000–$3,499: 0.9% (U.S.: 3.2%) $3,500 or more: 0.4% (U.S.: 4.2%) $500–750 $1–1.25K $1.5–2K $2.5–3K $3.5K+ Median $1,341 (Spokane) 24.2%
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RangeSpokaneU.S.
Less than $50010.4%6.1%
$500–$7492.6%6.8%
$750–$99911.1%11.5%
$1,000–$1,24919.2%13.5%
$1,250–$1,49918.6%12.9%
$1,500–$1,99924.2%22.2%
$2,000–$2,49910.1%13.2%
$2,500–$2,9992.6%6.5%
$3,000–$3,4990.9%3.2%
$3,500 or more0.4%4.2%

Share of renter households paying cash rent. Census ACS 2024 1-year estimates, table B25063. Source: American Community Survey (U.S. Census Bureau)

Home values in Spokane

Home values in Spokane Share of owner-occupied homes in Spokane by range; ranges differ in width. The bottom range, less than $100,000, holds 1.9%; the top range, $1,500,000 or more, holds 0.9%. Median $379,300. The U.S. distribution is drawn as a line. 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% Less than $100,000: 1.9% (U.S.: 10.2%) $100,000–$149,999: 2.3% (U.S.: 5.7%) $150,000–$199,999: 3.6% (U.S.: 7.5%) $200,000–$249,999: 6.2% (U.S.: 8.4%) $250,000–$299,999: 10.9% (U.S.: 8.5%) $300,000–$399,999: 31.7% (U.S.: 15.9%) $400,000–$499,999: 17.9% (U.S.: 12%) $500,000–$749,999: 17% (U.S.: 16.3%) $750,000–$999,999: 5.4% (U.S.: 7.5%) $1,000,000–$1,499,999: 2.2% (U.S.: 4.3%) $1,500,000 or more: 0.9% (U.S.: 3.7%) <$100K $100–150K $150–200K $250–300K $400–500K $500–750K $750K–1M $1.5M+ Median $379,300 (Spokane) 31.7%
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RangeSpokaneU.S.
Less than $100,0001.9%10.2%
$100,000–$149,9992.3%5.7%
$150,000–$199,9993.6%7.5%
$200,000–$249,9996.2%8.4%
$250,000–$299,99910.9%8.5%
$300,000–$399,99931.7%15.9%
$400,000–$499,99917.9%12%
$500,000–$749,99917%16.3%
$750,000–$999,9995.4%7.5%
$1,000,000–$1,499,9992.2%4.3%
$1,500,000 or more0.9%3.7%

Share of owner-occupied homes. Census ACS 2024 1-year estimates, table B25075. Source: American Community Survey (U.S. Census Bureau)

Monthly housing costs in Spokane

Measure Spokane Washington U.S.
Median rent (all units) $1,341$1,824$1,487
1-bedroom rent $1,029$1,641$1,301
2-bedroom rent $1,362$1,837$1,490
3-bedroom rent $1,666$2,183$1,677
Owner costs with a mortgage $1,832$2,519$2,035

Median gross rent includes utilities the renter pays. Owner costs include the mortgage, taxes, insurance, and utilities. American Community Survey 2024 1-year estimates. Source: American Community Survey (U.S. Census Bureau)

How affordable is Spokane?

At the median, rent takes about 20% of household income in Spokane. Housing experts treat 30% as the limit before a household is considered cost-burdened. To keep the median rent at 30% of income, a household would need to earn about $53,600 a year.

The median home is worth $379,300, or 4.8 times the median household income.

Household income in Spokane

The median household in Spokane earns $78,583 a year, 4% below the U.S. median of $81,604. About 9.3% of households earn $200,000 or more, while 16.1% earn less than $25,000.

Median household income: Spokane vs. Washington vs. U.S.

Median household income (yearly)

Median household income (yearly) Spokane: $78,583; Washington: $99,389; U.S.: $81,604 Spokane $78,583 Washington $99,389 U.S. $81,604
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MeasureSpokaneWashingtonU.S.
Median household income (yearly)$78,583$99,389$81,604

American Community Survey 2024 1-year estimates. Source: American Community Survey (U.S. Census Bureau)

Household income distribution in Spokane

Household income distribution in Spokane Share of households in Spokane by range; ranges differ in width. The bottom range, less than $10,000, holds 5.7%; the top range, $200,000 or more, holds 9.3%. Median $78,583. The U.S. distribution is drawn as a line. 0% 5% 10% 15% 20% Less than $10,000: 5.7% (U.S.: 5.1%) $10,000–$14,999: 4.5% (U.S.: 3.3%) $15,000–$19,999: 2.9% (U.S.: 2.8%) $20,000–$24,999: 3% (U.S.: 3.2%) $25,000–$29,999: 2.4% (U.S.: 3%) $30,000–$34,999: 2.7% (U.S.: 3.3%) $35,000–$39,999: 3.4% (U.S.: 3.2%) $40,000–$44,999: 3.9% (U.S.: 3.5%) $45,000–$49,999: 3.7% (U.S.: 3.2%) $50,000–$59,999: 7.4% (U.S.: 6.4%) $60,000–$74,999: 8.9% (U.S.: 9.2%) $75,000–$99,999: 13.1% (U.S.: 12.6%) $100,000–$124,999: 15.2% (U.S.: 10.4%) $125,000–$149,999: 5.8% (U.S.: 7.4%) $150,000–$199,999: 8.1% (U.S.: 9.7%) $200,000 or more: 9.3% (U.S.: 13.7%) $10–15K $20–25K $30–35K $40–45K $50–60K $75–100K $125–150K $200K+ Median $78,583 (Spokane) 15.2%
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RangeSpokaneU.S.
Less than $10,0005.7%5.1%
$10,000–$14,9994.5%3.3%
$15,000–$19,9992.9%2.8%
$20,000–$24,9993%3.2%
$25,000–$29,9992.4%3%
$30,000–$34,9992.7%3.3%
$35,000–$39,9993.4%3.2%
$40,000–$44,9993.9%3.5%
$45,000–$49,9993.7%3.2%
$50,000–$59,9997.4%6.4%
$60,000–$74,9998.9%9.2%
$75,000–$99,99913.1%12.6%
$100,000–$124,99915.2%10.4%
$125,000–$149,9995.8%7.4%
$150,000–$199,9998.1%9.7%
$200,000 or more9.3%13.7%

Share of households. Census ACS 2024 1-year estimates, table B19001. Source: American Community Survey (U.S. Census Bureau)

Income and home values

Measure Spokane Washington U.S.
Median household income (yearly) $78,583$99,389$81,604
Median home value $379,300$602,200$360,600

American Community Survey 2024 1-year estimates. Source: American Community Survey (U.S. Census Bureau)

Price levels compared with the U.S.

The Bureau of Economic Analysis publishes Regional Price Parities: price levels for the same basket of goods and services, with the U.S. average set to 100. In 2024, the Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA metro area scored 100.3 for all items. The highest category is goods at 105.0; the lowest is utilities at 91.2.

Regional price parities by category (U.S. = 100)

All items

All items Spokane metro area: 100.3; Washington: 107.0; U.S.: 100.0 Spokane metro area 100.3 Washington 107.0 U.S. 100.0

Goods

Goods Spokane metro area: 105.0; Washington: 104.4; U.S.: 99.6 Spokane metro area 105.0 Washington 104.4 U.S. 99.6

Housing (rents)

Housing (rents) Spokane metro area: 97.1; Washington: 126.0; U.S.: 100.6 Spokane metro area 97.1 Washington 126.0 U.S. 100.6

Utilities

Utilities Spokane metro area: 91.2; Washington: 92.9; U.S.: 98.4 Spokane metro area 91.2 Washington 92.9 U.S. 98.4

Other services

Other services Spokane metro area: 99.5; Washington: 103.9; U.S.: 100.1 Spokane metro area 99.5 Washington 103.9 U.S. 100.1
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MeasureSpokane metro areaWashingtonU.S.
All items100.3107.0100.0
Goods105.0104.499.6
Housing (rents)97.1126.0100.6
Utilities91.292.998.4
Other services99.5103.9100.1

Index, U.S. = 100. Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities, 2024. Metro area: Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA. Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities

Utilities and energy costs

Households in Washington paid an average of 14.7¢ per kWh for electricity in July 2026, compared with 18.3¢ nationally. Over the past 12 months the average residential bill was $132 a month (U.S.: $157). Residential natural gas averaged $20.02 per thousand cubic feet over the 12 months to July 2026 (U.S.: $19.40).

Energy prices are reported statewide, so these are Washington averages rather than figures for Spokane alone.

Energy prices: Washington vs. U.S.

Electricity price (¢/kWh)

Electricity price (¢/kWh) Washington: 14.7¢; U.S.: 18.3¢ Washington 14.7¢ U.S. 18.3¢

Average electric bill (monthly)

Average electric bill (monthly) Washington: $132; U.S.: $157 Washington $132 U.S. $157

Natural gas, 12-mo avg. ($/Mcf)

Natural gas, 12-mo avg. ($/Mcf) Washington: $20.02; U.S.: $19.40 Washington $20.02 U.S. $19.40
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MeasureWashingtonU.S.
Electricity price (¢/kWh)14.7¢18.3¢
Average electric bill (monthly)$132$157
Natural gas, 12-mo avg. ($/Mcf)$20.02$19.40

Residential customers. Electricity price for July 2026; electric bill and natural gas are 12-month averages. U.S. Energy Information Administration. Sources: EIA Electric Power Monthly: residential retail sales; EIA Natural Gas Monthly: price delivered to residential consumers

Transportation and commuting

Workers in Spokane who commute spend an average of 20.3 minutes getting to work (U.S.: 27.2 minutes). The most common way to get to work is to drive alone (69.5% of workers); 10.9% work from home. Regular gasoline averaged $5.49 a gallon in Washington in September 2026, compared with $4.36 nationally.

How workers get to work

How workers get to work Spokane: Drove alone 69.5%, Carpooled 11.4%, Public transit 3%, Walked 3.1%, Bicycle 0.8%, Worked from home 10.9%, Other (taxi, motorcycle, etc.) 1.4%. Washington: Drove alone 65.1%, Carpooled 9.1%, Public transit 4.2%, Walked 3.3%, Bicycle 0.8%, Worked from home 16.4%, Other (taxi, motorcycle, etc.) 1.1%. U.S.: Drove alone 69.2%, Carpooled 9.2%, Public transit 3.7%, Walked 2.4%, Bicycle 0.5%, Worked from home 13.3%, Other (taxi, motorcycle, etc.) 1.7%. Most common in Spokane: Drove alone. Spokane Spokane · Drove alone: 69.5% 69.5% Spokane · Carpooled: 11.4% 11.4% Spokane · Public transit: 3% Spokane · Walked: 3.1% Spokane · Bicycle: 0.8% Spokane · Worked from home: 10.9% Spokane · Other (taxi, motorcycle, etc.): 1.4% Washington Washington · Drove alone: 65.1% 65.1% Washington · Carpooled: 9.1% Washington · Public transit: 4.2% Washington · Walked: 3.3% Washington · Bicycle: 0.8% Washington · Worked from home: 16.4% 16.4% Washington · Other (taxi, motorcycle, etc.): 1.1% U.S. U.S. · Drove alone: 69.2% 69.2% U.S. · Carpooled: 9.2% U.S. · Public transit: 3.7% U.S. · Walked: 2.4% U.S. · Bicycle: 0.5% U.S. · Worked from home: 13.3% 13.3% U.S. · Other (taxi, motorcycle, etc.): 1.7%
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Means of transportationSpokaneWashingtonU.S.
Drove alone69.5%65.1%69.2%
Carpooled11.4%9.1%9.2%
Public transit3%4.2%3.7%
Walked3.1%3.3%2.4%
Bicycle0.8%0.8%0.5%
Worked from home10.9%16.4%13.3%
Other (taxi, motorcycle, etc.)1.4%1.1%1.7%

Share of workers 16 and over. Census ACS 2024 1-year estimates, table B08301. Source: American Community Survey (U.S. Census Bureau)

Travel time to work in Spokane

Travel time to work in Spokane Share of workers who do not work from home in Spokane by range; ranges differ in width. The bottom range, less than 5 min, holds 2.9%; the top range, 90 min or more, holds 1.4%. Mean 20.3 min. The U.S. distribution is drawn as a line. 0% 10% 20% 30% Less than 5 min: 2.9% (U.S.: 2.8%) 5–9 min: 12.6% (U.S.: 9.4%) 10–14 min: 16.6% (U.S.: 13.1%) 15–19 min: 23.1% (U.S.: 15%) 20–24 min: 19.3% (U.S.: 14.1%) 25–29 min: 6.2% (U.S.: 7%) 30–34 min: 8.4% (U.S.: 13.7%) 35–39 min: 1.8% (U.S.: 3.4%) 40–44 min: 2.7% (U.S.: 4.1%) 45–59 min: 2.8% (U.S.: 8.3%) 60–89 min: 2.3% (U.S.: 6.3%) 90 min or more: 1.4% (U.S.: 3%) <5 5–9 10–14 15–19 20–24 25–29 30–34 35–39 40–44 45–59 60–89 90+ Mean 20.3 min (Spokane) 23.1%
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RangeSpokaneU.S.
Less than 5 min2.9%2.8%
5–9 min12.6%9.4%
10–14 min16.6%13.1%
15–19 min23.1%15%
20–24 min19.3%14.1%
25–29 min6.2%7%
30–34 min8.4%13.7%
35–39 min1.8%3.4%
40–44 min2.7%4.1%
45–59 min2.8%8.3%
60–89 min2.3%6.3%
90 min or more1.4%3%

Share of workers who do not work from home. Census ACS 2024 1-year estimates, table B08303. Source: American Community Survey (U.S. Census Bureau)

Child care costs in Spokane

In 2022, full-time center-based care for an infant had a median price of $288 a week in Spokane County, or $14,992 over 52 weeks. That is 66% above the U.S. county median of $174. Prices are for 2022 and are not adjusted for inflation.

Weekly child care prices (2022)

Type of care Spokane County Washington (county median) U.S. (county median)
Center-based care, infant $288$328$174
Center-based care, toddler $228$249$153
Center-based care, preschool $228$249$144
Center-based care, school-age $235$192$120
Home-based family care, infant $218$246$143
Home-based family care, toddler $189$205$132
Home-based family care, preschool $189$205$131
Home-based family care, school-age $186$190$118

Median weekly price for full-time care. State and U.S. figures are medians of county medians. Prices are for 2022 and are not adjusted for inflation. U.S. Department of Labor, National Database of Childcare Prices. Source: National Database of Childcare Prices (U.S. Department of Labor, Women's Bureau)

Food costs

USDA's moderate-cost food plan puts groceries for a family of four at $1,388 a month in August 2026; the thrifty plan comes to $1,024. USDA publishes these as national averages, not city figures, so they show a typical grocery budget rather than Spokane prices.

Monthly cost of food at home (August 2026)

USDA food plan U.S. family of 4 U.S. couple U.S. single man U.S. single woman
Thrifty $1,024$630$383$304
Low-cost $1,126$652$381$331
Moderate-cost $1,388$808$478$403
Liberal $1,679$1,007$583$515

Family of 4: two adults and two children aged 6–8 and 9–11. For a single man, the Thrifty plan costs more than the Low-cost plan: USDA re-evaluated the Thrifty plan in 2021, while the other plans still use older market baskets. USDA Food and Nutrition Service, Official Food Plans, August 2026. Source: USDA Food Plans: Cost of Food at Home (monthly reports)

Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in Spokane?

Median rent is $1,029 for a one-bedroom and $1,362 for a two-bedroom unit, including utilities the renter pays.

How much do most renters pay in Spokane?

Among renter households paying cash rent, 24.1% pay less than $1,000 a month, 62% pay $1,000 to $1,999, and 14% pay $2,000 or more (Census ACS 2024).

How much do you need to make to live in Spokane?

To keep the median rent of $1,341 at no more than 30% of income, a household needs about $53,600 a year before taxes. This covers housing only.

Is Spokane more expensive than the U.S. average?

Yes. The Bureau of Economic Analysis puts overall prices in the Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA metro area at 100.3 for 2024 (U.S. = 100), 0.3% above average. Housing rents score 97.1.

How long is the average commute in Spokane?

20.3 minutes one way for workers who commute, compared with 27.2 minutes nationally (Census ACS 2024).

How much does infant day care cost in Spokane?

The median price for full-time center-based infant care was $288 a week in Spokane County in 2022, according to the Department of Labor's National Database of Childcare Prices.