Side-by-side cost of living comparison for 2026
37% cheaper
Spokane is 37% more affordable than Long Beach. A $75,000 salary in Long Beach is equivalent to $47,419 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. Long Beach has a housing index of 236 while Spokane sits at 94 (national average = 100). The median home in Long Beach costs $700,000 compared to $310,000 in Spokane, a difference of $390,000. Monthly rent follows a similar pattern: $2,200 in Long Beach versus $1,200 in Spokane.
Groceries and everyday expenses show a notable difference: Long Beach scores 106 while Spokane scores 99.
Healthcare costs in Long Beach (103) are higher than Spokane (102). Both are close to the national average.
Median household income in Long Beach is $60,567 compared to $48,834 in Spokane. When adjusted for cost of living, income goes further in Spokane.
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