Side-by-side cost of living comparison for 2026
41% cheaper
Spokane is 41% more affordable than Los Angeles. A $75,000 salary in Los Angeles is equivalent to $44,277 in Spokane.
Index values shown. National average = 100. Lower is cheaper.
To maintain the same standard of living:
See exact take-home pay: California salaries · Washington salaries
Housing is typically the biggest factor in any cost-of-living comparison. Los Angeles has a housing index of 262 while Spokane sits at 94 (national average = 100). The median home in Los Angeles costs $850,000 compared to $310,000 in Spokane, a difference of $540,000. Monthly rent follows a similar pattern: $2,700 in Los Angeles versus $1,200 in Spokane.
Groceries and everyday expenses show a notable difference: Los Angeles scores 107 while Spokane scores 99.
Healthcare costs in Los Angeles (103) are higher than Spokane (102). Both are close to the national average.
Median household income in Los Angeles is $65,290 compared to $48,834 in Spokane. When adjusted for cost of living, income goes further in Spokane.
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