Question 1

Is Seattle, WA or Spokane, WA cheaper to buy in?

Accepted Answer

Spokane, WA is cheaper. The median home price in Seattle, WA is approximately $800,000 and in Spokane, WA it is approximately $410,500 — a difference of $389,500.

Question 2

Is Seattle, WA or Spokane, WA more walkable?

Accepted Answer

Seattle, WA is more walkable. Seattle, WA has a Walk Score of 30/100 and Spokane, WA has a Walk Score of 23/100.

Question 3

Which has better schools, Seattle, WA or Spokane, WA?

Accepted Answer

Seattle, WA has higher-rated schools. Seattle, WA has a school rating of 8.1/10 and Spokane, WA has a rating of 6.7/10.

Question 4

Should I live in Seattle, WA or Spokane, WA?

Accepted Answer

Both neighborhoods have distinct trade-offs — review the data above to find your best fit.

Category	Seattle, WA	Spokane, WA
Housing
Verdict	Good for now	Good for now
Median Price	$800K	$411K ✓ Lower price
Median Rent	$3K	$1K ✓ Lower rent
Median Income	$100K ✓ Higher income	$87K
Price Volatility	Moderate	Moderate
Getting Around
Walk Score	30/100 ✓ More walkable	23/100
Transit Score	28/100 ✓ Better transit	20/100
Bike Score	67/100 ✓ More bikeable	25/100
Commute	9 min ✓ Shorter commute	319 min
Safety & Environment
Safety Grade	D+	D+
Violent Crime	Moderate	Moderate
Property Crime	Moderate	Moderate
Flood Risk	Low	Low
Air Quality	Moderate	Good ✓ Cleaner air
Community
Schools	8.1/10 ✓ Better schools	6.7/10
Best for	young professionalsstudentsremote workers	FamiliesFirst-time homebuyersCommuters

Seattle, WA vs Spokane, WA

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