We’re thinking about moving from the LA area to Spokane and I’m trying to compare homeownership costs. I pay about $7,000 a year for homeowners insurance plus California property taxes. What are you guys paying for insurance and property taxes in Spokane? Just curious what it actually looks like for people who own a home there.
My wife and I are in our late 30s with three young kids, and we’re seriously considering moving from Santa Clarita, CA, to Spokane for work.
On paper, it checks a lot of boxes: lower cost of living, bigger house, less traffic, access to the outdoors, and it seems like a great place to raise a family.
But moving away from everything we’ve known is a huge decision.
If you’ve made a similar move (especially from Southern California or another bigger city), I’d love to hear what surprised you the most.
What do you genuinely love about raising kids in Spokane?
What do people not realize until they actually live there?
Has the lower cost of living actually translated into a better quality of life?
Anything you wish you knew before moving?
I’m flying out in a couple of weeks with my wife to explore neighborhoods, so any recommendations are appreciated too.
Looking for honest opinions—the good, the bad, and everything in between.