Side-by-side cost of living comparison for 2026
5% cheaper
Spokane is 5% more affordable than Dallas. A $75,000 salary in Dallas is equivalent to $71,359 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. Dallas has a housing index of 104 while Spokane sits at 94 (national average = 100). The median home in Dallas costs $310,000 compared to $310,000 in Spokane, a difference of $0. Monthly rent follows a similar pattern: $1,500 in Dallas versus $1,200 in Spokane.
Groceries and everyday expenses show a narrower gap: Dallas scores 97 while Spokane scores 99. Both cities are close to the national average for grocery costs.
Healthcare costs in Dallas (100) are lower than Spokane (102). Both are close to the national average.
Median household income in Dallas is $54,747 compared to $48,834 in Spokane. When adjusted for cost of living, income goes further in Spokane.
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