Spokane, WA vs Coeur d'Alene, ID

Spokane is moderately more affordable than Coeur d'Alene, with a 13.3% lower cost of living index. Spokane scores 97 compared to 111 for Coeur d'Alene, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Coeur d'Alene can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Spokane is $1,141/month compared to $1,328/month in Coeur d'Alene — a 14% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Spokane is more affordable at $326,200 median vs $451,600.

Median household income in Spokane is $65,745 compared to $70,845 in Coeur d'Alene (-7.2%). The higher salaries in Coeur d'Alene partially offset the cost difference, but don't fully close the gap. Looking at affordability, residents of Spokane spend roughly 20.8% of their income on rent, less than the 22.5% in Coeur d'Alene.