Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

Yakima, WA is cheaper. The median home price in Spokane, WA is approximately $410,500 and in Yakima, WA it is approximately $234,600 — a difference of $175,900.

Question 2

Is Spokane, WA or Yakima, WA more walkable?

Accepted Answer

Spokane, WA is more walkable. Spokane, WA has a Walk Score of 23/100 and Yakima, WA has a Walk Score of N/A/100.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

Yakima, WA has higher-rated schools. Spokane, WA has a school rating of 6.7/10 and Yakima, WA has a rating of 7/10.

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

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

Category	Spokane, WA	Yakima, WA
Housing
Verdict	Good for now	Think twice
Median Price	$411K	$235K ✓ Lower price
Median Rent	$1K	$935 ✓ Lower rent
Median Income	$87K ✓ Higher income	$56K
Price Volatility	Moderate	Low ✓ More stable
Getting Around
Walk Score	23/100 ✓ More walkable	Car-dependent
Transit Score	20/100 ✓ Better transit	Minimal transit
Bike Score	25/100 ✓ More bikeable	N/A
Commute	319 min	N/A
Safety & Environment
Safety Grade	D+	D+
Violent Crime	Moderate	Moderate
Property Crime	Moderate	Moderate
Flood Risk	Low	Low
Air Quality	Good	Good
Community
Schools	6.7/10	7/10 ✓ Better schools
Best for	FamiliesFirst-time homebuyersCommuters	budget‑conscious home buyersremote workerssmall families

Spokane, WA vs Yakima, WA

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