Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

Spokane, WA is cheaper. The median home price in Spokane, WA is approximately $220,000 and in Tacoma, WA it is approximately $534,500 — a difference of $314,500.

Question 2

Is Spokane, WA or Tacoma, WA more walkable?

Accepted Answer

Tacoma, WA is more walkable. Spokane, WA has a Walk Score of 23/100 and Tacoma, WA has a Walk Score of 81/100.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

Spokane, WA has higher-rated schools. Spokane, WA has a school rating of 7/10 and Tacoma, WA has a rating of 6.3/10.

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

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

Category	Spokane, WA	Tacoma, WA
Housing
Verdict	Think twice	Think twice
Median Price	$220K ✓ Lower price	$535K
Median Rent	$824 ✓ Lower rent	$1K
Median Income	$34K	$57K ✓ Higher income
Price Volatility	Low ✓ More stable	High
Getting Around
Walk Score	23/100	81/100 ✓ More walkable
Transit Score	37/100	75/100 ✓ Better transit
Bike Score	18/100	62/100 ✓ More bikeable
Commute	309 min	60 min ✓ Shorter commute
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	7/10 ✓ Better schools	6.3/10
Best for	budget-conscious rentersremote workersfamilies on tight budgets	Young professionalsUrban commutersWalkers

Spokane, WA vs Tacoma, WA

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