Cities Similar to Spokane, WA
The top 10 most similar cities based on cost of living, home prices, rent, population, and region.
Cities similar to Spokane, WA
1. Anchorage, AK
291,538 people · Pacific Northwest
COL Index
125.0
Home value
$365K
Rent estimate
$1,325/mo
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Compare →2. Tacoma, WA
219,346 people · Pacific Northwest
COL Index
113.0
Home value
$560K
Rent estimate
$1,550/mo
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Compare →3. Portland, OR
641,162 people · Pacific Northwest
COL Index
130.0
Home value
$535K
Rent estimate
$1,655/mo
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Compare →4. Honolulu, HI
350,964 people · Pacific Northwest
COL Index
193.0
Home value
$657K
Rent estimate
$1,920/mo
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Compare →5. Seattle, WA
749,256 people · Pacific Northwest
COL Index
172.0
Home value
$808K
Rent estimate
$2,260/mo
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Compare →6. Lexington, KY
322,570 people · Southeast
COL Index
93.0
Home value
$345K
Rent estimate
$1,180/mo
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Compare →7. North Las Vegas, NV
262,527 people · West
COL Index
103.0
Home value
$387K
Rent estimate
$1,530/mo
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Compare →8. Modesto, CA
218,464 people · West
COL Index
109.0
Home value
$424K
Rent estimate
$1,390/mo
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Compare →9. Glendale, AZ
248,325 people · Southwest
COL Index
101.0
Home value
$398K
Rent estimate
$1,560/mo
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Compare →10. Richmond, VA
230,436 people · Southeast
COL Index
100.0
Home value
$350K
Rent estimate
$1,560/mo
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Compare →How We Find Cities Similar to Spokane
We compare saved cost indexes (30% of the score), home values (20%), rent estimates (15%), population (15%) and region (20%). Financial differences are measured relative to the two cities, and population uses a logarithmic scale. Rent estimates prefer city ZIP data when available.
A match needs at least two financial factors available for both cities. Missing factors reduce the score instead of counting as matches. Each card lists the factors actually compared. Scores are a ranking aid, not a percentage probability, a measure of data accuracy, or a promise of a similar lifestyle. Climate, schools, jobs and your personal budget are not part of this score.
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