West

Spokane, WA

A lower-cost Washington option for remote and hybrid households.

Best overall: 30Population: 597,123Median home: $416,800

Score breakdown

How this metro wins

family affordability index0

remote worker advantage18

wealth accumulation potential35

school to cost ratio35

climate comfort score13

career mobility score37

raising kids score37

safety score66

disaster resilience score26

migration momentum score29

best overall score30

Tradeoffs

Median rent$1,520

Median income$77,488

School score70

Housing remains comparatively accessible for a growth-oriented metro.

Job growth is steadier than explosive, which can appeal to households prioritizing stability.

Migration is positive but measured, which can mean fewer boomtown distortions.

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