Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

Spokane Valley, WA is cheaper. The median home price in Seattle, WA is approximately $950,000 and in Spokane Valley, WA it is approximately $331,200 — a difference of $618,800.

Question 2

Is Seattle, WA or Spokane Valley, WA more walkable?

Accepted Answer

Seattle, WA is more walkable. Seattle, WA has a Walk Score of 40/100 and Spokane Valley, WA has a Walk Score of 20/100.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

Seattle, WA has higher-rated schools. Seattle, WA has a school rating of 8/10 and Spokane Valley, WA has a rating of 6.8/10.

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

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

Category	Seattle, WA	Spokane Valley, WA
Housing
Verdict	Good for now	Good for now
Median Price	$950K	$331K ✓ Lower price
Median Rent	$3K	$1K ✓ Lower rent
Median Income	$90K ✓ Higher income	$71K
Price Volatility	Moderate	Moderate
Getting Around
Walk Score	40/100 ✓ More walkable	20/100
Transit Score	37/100 ✓ Better transit	32/100
Bike Score	62/100 ✓ More bikeable	18/100
Commute	13 min ✓ Shorter commute	20 min
Safety & Environment
Safety Grade	D+	D+
Violent Crime	Moderate	Moderate
Property Crime	Moderate	Moderate
Flood Risk	Low	Low
Air Quality	Moderate	Moderate
Community
Schools	8/10 ✓ Better schools	6.8/10
Best for	FamiliesRetireesRemote workers	Families with childrenRemote workers needing a quiet environmentPeople seeking lower cost of living near Spokane

Seattle, WA vs Spokane Valley, WA

Bottom line