Side-by-side cost of living comparison for 2026
20% cheaper
Spokane is 20% more affordable than Scottsdale. A $75,000 salary in Scottsdale is equivalent to $59,756 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. Scottsdale has a housing index of 162 while Spokane sits at 94 (national average = 100). The median home in Scottsdale costs $580,000 compared to $310,000 in Spokane, a difference of $270,000. Monthly rent follows a similar pattern: $2,000 in Scottsdale versus $1,200 in Spokane.
Groceries and everyday expenses show a narrower gap: Scottsdale scores 103 while Spokane scores 99. Both cities are close to the national average for grocery costs.
Healthcare costs in Scottsdale (95) are lower than Spokane (102). Both are close to the national average.
Median household income in Scottsdale is $92,298 compared to $48,834 in Spokane. When adjusted for cost of living, income goes further in Spokane.
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