Cost of Living in Spokane

Summary of cost of living in Spokane, WA, United States:

  • The estimated monthly costs for a family of four are $4,410.6, excluding rent (using our estimator).
  • The estimated monthly costs for a single person are $1,204.8, excluding rent.
  • Spokane is 2.0% more expensive than Columbus (excluding rent, see our cost of living index).
  • Rent in Spokane is, on average, 12.0% higher than in Columbus.
Restaurants
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Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant $20.00 10.00-30.00
Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) $75.00 55.00-120.00
Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) $13.00 10.00-15.00
Domestic Draft Beer (0.5 Liter) $7.00 5.00-8.00
Imported Beer (0.33 Liter Bottle) $6.00 4.50-6.00
Cappuccino (Regular Size) $5.12 2.00-8.00
Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 0.33 Liter Bottle) $2.36 2.00-3.00
Bottled Water (0.33 Liter) $2.21 2.00-3.00
Markets
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Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) $0.97 0.79-1.06
Fresh White Bread (500 g Loaf) $3.35 2.18-8.76
White Rice (1 kg) $4.75 2.20-13.23
Eggs (12, Large Size) $5.67 2.98-6.99
Local Cheese (1 kg) $16.01 10.99-30.84
Chicken Fillets (1 kg) $13.77 8.82-17.61
Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 kg) $16.95 11.02-24.23
Apples (1 kg) $6.28 1.96-8.80
Bananas (1 kg) $1.71 1.21-4.39
Oranges (1 kg) $5.50 4.39-6.61
Tomatoes (1 kg) $5.72 1.96-11.02
Potatoes (1 kg) $3.08 2.18-4.83
Onions (1 kg) $3.04 2.18-4.41
Lettuce (1 Head) $2.01 0.99-3.00
Bottled Water (1.5 Liter) $1.86 1.00-3.00
Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) $14.00 7.00-20.00
Domestic Beer (0.5 Liter Bottle) $1.84 1.73-2.41
Imported Beer (0.33 Liter Bottle) $4.85 2.20-9.00
Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) $12.29 12.13-12.29
Transportation
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One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) $2.00 2.00-2.00
Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) $54.00 40.00-60.00
Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) $5.00 5.00-10.00
Taxi 1 km (Standard Tariff) $1.74 1.24-1.74
Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) $40.00 30.00-40.00
Gasoline (1 Liter) $1.34 1.06-1.50
Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) $28,049.00 28,049.00-36,318.00
Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) $26,812.45 26,812.45-27,280.00
Utilities (Monthly)
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Basic Utilities for 85 m2 Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) $173.75 150.00-300.00
Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) $75.00 32.00-130.00
Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) $74.25 55.00-100.00
Sports And Leisure
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Monthly Fitness Club Membership $57.50 25.00-80.00
Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) $15.00 15.00-15.00
Cinema Ticket (International Release) $16.00 15.00-25.00
Childcare
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Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child $1,381.25 1,000.00-4,000.00
International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child $21,540.00 21,540.00-21,540.00
Clothing And Shoes
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Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) $52.61 40.00-70.00
Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) $50.00 15.99-75.00
Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) $114.17 80.00-130.00
Men's Leather Business Shoes $145.00 45.00-200.00
Rent Per Month
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1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre $1,628.33 1,200.00-1,950.00
1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre $1,290.00 1,000.00-1,500.00
3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre $2,658.33 2,200.00-3,000.00
3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre $2,116.67 1,700.00-2,500.00
Buy Apartment Price
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Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment in City Centre $3,391.25 2,465.00-3,700.00
Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre $2,296.25 2,240.00-2,465.00
Salaries And Financing
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Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) $4,422.62
Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) 6.76 6.00-7.58

Prices in Spokane, Washington

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Last update: 15 October 2026
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