Side-by-side cost of living comparison for 2026
19% cheaper
Spokane is 19% more affordable than Newark. A $75,000 salary in Newark is equivalent to $60,744 in Spokane.
Index values shown. National average = 100. Lower is cheaper.
To maintain the same standard of living:
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Housing is typically the biggest factor in any cost-of-living comparison. Newark has a housing index of 149 while Spokane sits at 94 (national average = 100). The median home in Newark costs $340,000 compared to $310,000 in Spokane, a difference of $30,000. Monthly rent follows a similar pattern: $1,400 in Newark versus $1,200 in Spokane.
Groceries and everyday expenses show a narrower gap: Newark scores 103 while Spokane scores 99. Both cities are close to the national average for grocery costs.
Healthcare costs in Newark (105) are higher than Spokane (102). Both are close to the national average.
Median household income in Newark is $40,014 compared to $48,834 in Spokane. When adjusted for cost of living, income goes further in Spokane.
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