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Measure SpokaneWashington, United States Remove Spokane LethbridgeAlberta, Canada Remove Lethbridge
Scores (out of 10)
Overall score 6.1 5.7
Connector Score 6.6 6.5
Safety 4.5 5.3
Affordability 6.2 7.0
Transportation 10.0 6.5
Car-free friendliness 7.0 3.5
Walkability 4.5 4.1
Things to do 6.1 5.8
Food & dining 4.6 4.6
Places to stay 6.1 5.6
Nature & outdoors 6.5 5.5
Scenic value 5.8 5.0
Family friendliness 6.9 5.1
Solo-traveler friendliness 4.6 4.7
Nightlife 3.3 3.0
Remote-work friendliness 5.8 5.8
Road-trip convenience 5.8 6.0
Train-trip convenience 6.1 1.0
Bus-trip convenience 7.1 6.3
Cost (per person per day, USD)
Budget $108 $103
Mid-range $158 $141
Luxury $268 $217
Living there
Cost of living index (national = 100) 103 95
Typical 1-bedroom rent $1,050 CA$1,250
Population 231K 98K
Getting there
Accessible by Drive Train Bus Airport Drive Bus Airport
Car recommended — —
Travel time from Spokane — 5 h 58 min details
Character
Best for Car-free travel, Skiing —
Known for National & state parks, Lakes & rivers, Museums & galleries, Skiing & winter sports, Family & kids National & state parks, Lakes & rivers, Museums & galleries, Historic sites
When to go Peak: Hoopfest, Bloomsday, Lilac festival, an… Peak: Summer, exhibition week and sports tour…

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