Cost of living in the Spokane Metro Area
2 counties across WA. Population: 591,793.
Last updated May 22, 2026
Rent in the Spokane Metro Area
Average rent across the Spokane-Spokane Valley metro area, weighted by county population.
Source: HUD FMR + ACS (population-weighted metro average)
Income and earnings in the Spokane Metro Area
Earnings data averaged across all 2 counties.
Source: ACS (population-weighted metro average)
Home values in the Spokane Metro Area
Average home values and annual property tax across the metro.
Source: ACS (population-weighted metro average)
Energy costs in the Spokane Metro Area
Residential electricity and natural gas estimates.
Source: EIA (state averages applied per county, weighted)
All 2 counties in the Spokane Metro Area
The Spokane-Spokane Valley metro area includes 2 counties. Sorted by population.
- Spokane WA$3,032/moPop544,323 Rent$1,123/mo Income$73,513/yrSpokane WA 544,323 $1,123/mo $73,513/yr $3,032/mo
- Stevens County WA$2,731/moPop47,470 Rent$827/mo Income$67,405/yrStevens County WA 47,470 $827/mo $67,405/yr $2,731/mo
Compare counties in the Spokane Metro Area
Put two counties side by side to see how rent, taxes and everyday costs stack up across the metro.
Open comparison toolFrequently asked questions about the Spokane Metro Area
Common questions about cost of living in the metro area.
What is the cost of living in the Spokane Metro Area?
The estimated average cost of living in the Spokane-Spokane Valley metro area is approximately $3,008 per month for a single person. This is a population-weighted average across the 2 counties that make up the metro area.
What is the average rent in the Spokane Metro Area?
The average one-bedroom rent across the Spokane-Spokane Valley metro area is $1,099 per month, based on HUD Fair Market Rent data weighted by county population.
What is the cheapest county in the Spokane Metro Area?
Stevens County, WA is the most affordable county in the Spokane-Spokane Valley metro area at approximately $2,731 per month for a single person.
What is the most expensive county in the Spokane Metro Area?
Spokane County, WA is the most expensive county in the Spokane-Spokane Valley metro area at approximately $3,032 per month for a single person.
How many counties are in the Spokane Metro Area?
The Spokane-Spokane Valley metro area covers 2 counties. The five largest by population are Spokane, Stevens County.
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About this data
All figures come from official U.S. government sources. Metro-area averages are population-weighted across constituent counties using Census ACS population estimates.