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Two cities. One clear winner.
Search any two US cities. Compare 12 metrics side-by-side. Shareable results.
City A
City B
City A
Spokane
Washington
Wins
6/12
Median Home
$385k
Jobs
+2.9%
City B
McAllen
Texas
Wins
6/12
Median Home
$232k
Jobs
+3.8%
Home price
-40%
McAllen vs Spokane
Job growth
+0.9pp
McAllen vs Spokane
Schools
+0.3
McAllen vs Spokane
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Detailed comparison
Spokane McAllen
Costs
0–3Spokane
$385k
Median Home Price
$232k Win
McAllenSpokane
$1,600/mo
Median Rent
$1,100/mo Win
McAllenSpokane
98
Cost Index
83 Win
McAllenQuality of Life
3–2Spokane
7.1/10
Schools
7.4/10 Win
McAllenSpokane
6.5/10
Safety
7.2/10 Win
McAllenSpokane
Win52
Walk Score
38
McAllenSpokane
Win58
Bike Score
42
McAllenSpokane
Win34
Transit Score
20
McAllenOpportunity
1–1Spokane
2.9%
Job Growth
3.8% Win
McAllenSpokane
Win7.3/10
Nabelly Score
7.1/10
McAllenDemographics
2–0Spokane
Win229,447
Population
143,268
McAllenSpokane
Win70
Area (sq mi)
52
McAllenLifestyle radar
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The verdict
Spokane, WA wins 6 of 12 metrics.
Based on cost, quality of life, opportunity and demographics. Explore the full city profile for schools, neighborhoods, real estate and more.
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