Side-by-side cost of living comparison for 2026
7% cheaper
Spokane is 7% more affordable than Colorado Springs. A $75,000 salary in Colorado Springs is equivalent to $70,000 in Spokane.
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. Colorado Springs has a housing index of 115 while Spokane sits at 94 (national average = 100). The median home in Colorado Springs costs $380,000 compared to $310,000 in Spokane, a difference of $70,000. Monthly rent follows a similar pattern: $1,500 in Colorado Springs versus $1,200 in Spokane.
Groceries and everyday expenses show a narrower gap: Colorado Springs scores 100 while Spokane scores 99. Both cities are close to the national average for grocery costs.
Healthcare costs in Colorado Springs (104) are higher than Spokane (102). Both are close to the national average.
Median household income in Colorado Springs is $64,712 compared to $48,834 in Spokane. When adjusted for cost of living, income goes further in Spokane.
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