Side-by-side cost of living comparison for 2026
12% cheaper
Spokane is 12% more affordable than Reno. A $75,000 salary in Reno is equivalent to $66,216 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. Reno has a housing index of 133 while Spokane sits at 94 (national average = 100). The median home in Reno costs $450,000 compared to $310,000 in Spokane, a difference of $140,000. Monthly rent follows a similar pattern: $1,600 in Reno versus $1,200 in Spokane.
Groceries and everyday expenses show a narrower gap: Reno scores 102 while Spokane scores 99. Both cities are close to the national average for grocery costs.
Healthcare costs in Reno (96) are lower than Spokane (102). Both are close to the national average.
Median household income in Reno is $61,648 compared to $48,834 in Spokane. When adjusted for cost of living, income goes further in Spokane.
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