HEAD TO HEAD
Longview vs Spokane
Longview leads Spokane on 3 of 5 factors — but the right pick depends on your priorities.
Longview, WA
wins 3 of 5 factors
Spokane, WA
wins 1 of 5 factors
Match scores, side by side
| Factor | Longview | Spokane |
|---|---|---|
| Affordable to buy | 79 | 79 |
| Affordable to rent | 80 ◆ | 75 |
| Climate comfort | 91 ◆ | 41 |
| Plenty of sunshine | 60 ◆ | 38 |
| Big-city amenities | 11 | 76 ◆ |
By the numbers
| Figure | Longview | Spokane |
|---|---|---|
| Typical home value | $423K | $424K |
| Typical rent | $1,391/mo | $1,549/mo |
| Average temperature | 18.7°C | 8.4°C |
| Sunshine (solar energy) | 4.59 kWh/m²/day | 3.84 kWh/m²/day |
| Metro size rank (US) | #368 | #100 |
Home & rent Zillow, May 2026 · climate & sunshine NASA POWER climatology. Scores are normalised 0–100 across all metros; higher is better. A research aid, not advice.