Cost of Living in Spokane, WA
Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA — prices, rents and what jobs really pay here after taxes.
Price level
100.3
U.S. average = 100 · #81 of 387
Median wage
$54,660
all jobs · $3,842/mo take-home
1-bedroom rent
$1,168
HUD fair market rent
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What would you need to earn in Spokane, WA to keep the same lifestyle — after taxes — as in another city?
Salary needed to keep your lifestyle
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Prices in Spokane, WA vs. the U.S. average
| Category | Index (U.S. = 100) | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| All items | 100.3 | +0.3% |
| Housing | 97.1 | −2.9% |
| Goods | 105.0 | +5.0% |
| Utilities | 91.2 | −8.8% |
| Other services | 99.5 | −0.5% |
Source: BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024.
Rent in Spokane, WA
| Unit | Monthly rent | Income needed (30% rule) |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,085 | $43,400/yr |
| 1 bedroom | $1,168 | $46,720/yr |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,499 | $59,960/yr |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,047 | $81,880/yr |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,457 | $98,280/yr |
HUD Fair Market Rents, FY2026, population-weighted across the metro's counties.
Take-home pay in Spokane, WA
Your take-home pay
$46,099
per year · effective tax rate 15.7%
$3,842Monthly
$1,921Twice a month
$1,773Every 2 weeks
$22.16Hourly
- Federal income tax$4,379
- Social Security (6.2%)$3,389
- Medicare (1.45%)$793
- Washington income tax$0
- Take-home pay$46,099
Marginal rate: 12% federal + 0.00% state
Highest-paying jobs in Spokane, WA
*In U.S.-average dollars after adjusting for local prices.
Frequently asked questions
Is Spokane, WA expensive to live in?
According to the Bureau of Economic Analysis, overall prices in the Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA metro area are 100.3% of the U.S. average, with housing at 97.1%. It is the #81 most expensive of 387 metro areas we track.
What salary do you need to live in Spokane, WA?
To match the buying power of a $60,000 salary in an average-priced U.S. city you would need about $60,208 in Spokane, WA (before tax differences). The median wage across all jobs here is $54,660.
How much is rent in Spokane, WA?
HUD’s FY2026 fair market rents for Spokane, WA are $1,085 for a studio, $1,168 for one bedroom, $1,499 for two bedrooms and $2,047 for three bedrooms, including utilities.
All salaries in Spokane, WA
Management Occupations
- Computer and Information Systems Manager — $172,900
- Financial Manager — $159,530
- Sales Manager — $155,300
- Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary — $144,210
- Managers, All Other — $137,670
- Medical and Health Services Manager — $126,460
- General and Operations Manager — $119,420
Business and Financial Operations Occupations
- Project Management Specialist — $98,840
- Management Analyst — $96,840
- Accountant and Auditor — $86,350
- Business Operations Specialists, All Other — $79,270
- Compliance Officer — $78,460
- Loan Officer — $77,220
- Human Resources Specialist — $74,430
- Cost Estimator — $73,940
- Buyer and Purchasing Agent — $73,500
- Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators — $72,280
- Market Research Analyst and Marketing Specialist — $70,390
- Training and Development Specialist — $63,400
Computer and Mathematical Occupations
- Software Developer — $130,690
- Computer Systems Analyst — $104,180
- Computer Occupations, All Other — $92,490
- Computer User Support Specialist — $63,460
Architecture and Engineering Occupations
- Civil Engineer — $100,510
- Mechanical Engineer — $98,670
Community and Social Service Occupations
- Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors — $75,990
- Child, Family, and School Social Workers — $69,570
- Healthcare Social Worker — $67,060
- Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors — $64,100
- Rehabilitation Counselor — $55,600
- Social and Human Service Assistant — $48,820
Legal Occupations
- Lawyer — $123,880
- Paralegal and Legal Assistant — $59,540
Educational Instruction and Library Occupations
- Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education — $99,410
- Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education — $98,800
- Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education — $97,850
- Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education — $89,710
- Substitute Teachers, Short-Term — $52,000
- Self-Enrichment Teacher — $46,680
- Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary — $40,160
- Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education — $39,990
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media Occupations
- Coach and Scout — $46,050
Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations
- Physicians, All Other — $239,200+
- Pharmacist — $155,560
- Nurse Practitioner — $141,990
- Dental Hygienist — $116,690
- Registered Nurse — $111,750
- Physical Therapist — $99,690
- Radiologic Technologist and Technician — $83,050
- Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurse — $78,950
- Clinical Laboratory Technologist and Technician — $58,490
- Pharmacy Technician — $57,830
Healthcare Support Occupations
- Medical Assistant — $51,720
- Dental Assistant — $50,980
- Home Health and Personal Care Aide — $47,410
- Nursing Assistant — $47,240
Protective Service Occupations
- Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officer — $95,660
- Firefighter — $83,310
- Correctional Officer and Jailer — $79,460
- Security Guard — $41,310
Food Preparation and Serving Related Occupations
- First-Line Supervisor of Food Preparation and Serving Workers — $51,770
- Bartender — $50,210
- Waiter and Waitress — $48,560
- Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria — $45,330
- Cooks, Restaurant — $44,230
- Food Preparation Worker — $36,360
- Dishwasher — $36,330
- Food Servers, Nonrestaurant — $36,190
- Fast Food and Counter Worker — $35,780
- Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop — $35,730
Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance Occupations
- Landscaping and Groundskeeping Worker — $44,630
- Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners — $40,070
- Maid and Housekeeping Cleaner — $37,280
Personal Care and Service Occupations
- Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists — $61,440
- Exercise Trainer and Group Fitness Instructor — $46,810
- Recreation Worker — $39,260
- Amusement and Recreation Attendant — $34,830
Sales and Related Occupations
- Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products — $73,710
- Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel — $69,950
- Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents — $63,850
- Insurance Sales Agent — $59,420
- First-Line Supervisor of Retail Sales Workers — $54,250
- Counter and Rental Clerk — $46,420
- Parts Salesperson — $45,440
- Retail Salesperson — $36,880
- Cashier — $36,290
Office and Administrative Support Occupations
- First-Line Supervisor of Office and Administrative Support Workers — $72,300
- Executive Secretary and Executive Administrative Assistant — $71,550
- Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs — $62,880
- Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks — $60,110
- Postal Service Mail Carrier — $59,400
- Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks — $53,050
- Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive — $49,550
- Medical Secretary and Administrative Assistant — $49,200
- Billing and Posting Clerk — $48,620
- Office Clerks, General — $47,600
- Customer Service Representative — $46,790
- Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks — $46,660
- Teller — $46,390
- Receptionist and Information Clerk — $41,800
- Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks — $38,020
Construction and Extraction Occupations
- First-Line Supervisor of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers — $92,780
- Electrician — $79,830
- Operating Engineer and Other Construction Equipment Operator — $74,360
- Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters — $72,800
- Carpenter — $61,900
- Painters, Construction and Maintenance — $57,050
- Construction Laborer — $51,010
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Occupations
- First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers — $84,280
- Industrial Machinery Mechanic — $67,030
- Bus and Truck Mechanic and Diesel Engine Specialist — $64,860
- Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers — $62,840
- Automotive Service Technician and Mechanic — $54,840
- Maintenance and Repair Workers, General — $52,280
Production Occupations
- First-Line Supervisor of Production and Operating Workers — $75,160
- Machinist — $60,480
- Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers — $59,350
- Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers — $55,120
- Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers — $47,000
- Miscellaneous Assembler and Fabricator — $46,260
- Baker — $42,770
Transportation and Material Moving Occupations
- First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors — $69,460
- Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Driver — $62,980
- Bus Drivers, School — $50,040
- Driver/Sales Worker — $47,920
- Industrial Truck and Tractor Operator — $46,460
- Light Truck Driver — $44,870
- Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand — $44,510
- Stocker and Order Filler — $40,510
- Cleaner of Vehicles and Equipment — $37,440
- Packers and Packagers, Hand — $36,690