Side-by-side cost of living comparison for 2026
11% cheaper
Cleveland is 11% more affordable than Spokane. A $75,000 salary in Spokane is equivalent to $66,582 in Cleveland.
Index values shown. National average = 100. Lower is cheaper.
To maintain the same standard of living:
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Housing is typically the biggest factor in any cost-of-living comparison. Cleveland has a housing index of 59 while Spokane sits at 94 (national average = 100). The median home in Cleveland costs $100,000 compared to $310,000 in Spokane, a difference of $210,000. Monthly rent follows a similar pattern: $900 in Cleveland versus $1,200 in Spokane.
Groceries and everyday expenses show a narrower gap: Cleveland scores 99 while Spokane scores 99. Both cities are close to the national average for grocery costs.
Healthcare costs in Cleveland (96) are lower than Spokane (102). Both are close to the national average.
Median household income in Cleveland is $32,053 compared to $48,834 in Spokane. When adjusted for cost of living, income goes further in Cleveland.
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