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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
Surprise
Arizona
Wins
5/12
Median Home
$432k
Jobs
+5.1%
City B
Spokane
Washington
Wins
7/12
Median Home
$385k
Jobs
+2.9%
Home price
-11%
Spokane vs Surprise
Job growth
-2.2pp
Spokane vs Surprise
Schools
-0.7
Spokane vs Surprise
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Detailed comparison
Surprise Spokane
Costs
0–3Surprise
$432k
Median Home Price
$385k Win
SpokaneSurprise
$1,900/mo
Median Rent
$1,600/mo Win
SpokaneSurprise
102
Cost Index
98 Win
SpokaneQuality of Life
2–3Surprise
Win7.8/10
Schools
7.1/10
SpokaneSurprise
Win8.2/10
Safety
6.5/10
SpokaneSurprise
24
Walk Score
52 Win
SpokaneSurprise
44
Bike Score
58 Win
SpokaneSurprise
16
Transit Score
34 Win
SpokaneOpportunity
2–0Surprise
Win5.1%
Job Growth
2.9%
SpokaneSurprise
Win7.8/10
Nabelly Score
7.3/10
SpokaneDemographics
1–1Surprise
144,415
Population
229,447 Win
SpokaneSurprise
Win104
Area (sq mi)
70
SpokaneLifestyle radar
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The verdict
Spokane, WA wins 7 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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