Side-by-side cost of living comparison for 2026
5% cheaper
Spokane is 5% more affordable than Wilmington. A $75,000 salary in Wilmington 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. Spokane has a housing index of 94 while Wilmington sits at 108 (national average = 100). The median home in Spokane costs $310,000 compared to $320,000 in Wilmington, a difference of $10,000. Monthly rent follows a similar pattern: $1,200 in Spokane versus $1,400 in Wilmington.
Groceries and everyday expenses show a narrower gap: Spokane scores 99 while Wilmington scores 101. Both cities are close to the national average for grocery costs.
Healthcare costs in Spokane (102) are lower than Wilmington (106). Both are close to the national average.
Median household income in Spokane is $48,834 compared to $48,432 in Wilmington. When adjusted for cost of living, income goes further in Spokane.
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