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Spokane Washington
Spokane is the second largest city in Washington, and is the county seat of Spokane County. It is the metropolitan center of the Inland Northwest region. Population: 208,916 according to the 2010 Census
Climate: Spokane has very warm, arid climate during the summer months and a cold, somewhat snowy, and moist climate in the winter. As a result of the modifying effect of the Cascade Mountains, the Spokane area has less than half the rainfall of its west side neighbor, Seattle/Tacoma. This may be very attractive to retirees who like to see the sun!
Cost of living: Overall, the cost of living in Spokane is 8.7% less than the Washington average, and 6% less than the national average according to http://www.areavibes.com.
Housing costs: Retirees will appreciate that the median home value in Spokane is 37.6% less than the Washington average and 11.3% less than the national average.
Colleges and Universities: Spokane has a wealth of higher education, from which retirees can find many classes to enrich their retirement. To name a few: Eastern Washington http://www.ewu.edu, Washington State http://www.spokane.wsu.edu/, Gonzaga http://www.gonzaga.edu , and Whitworth http://www.whitworth.edu/. Transportation: Spokane Regional Transportation Council is a helpful link. http://www.srtc.org/
Travel and tourism: Blessed with a unique combination of outdoor activities and amazing attractions, incredible arts and delectable dining, it's easy to see why Spokane describes itself as "Near nature. Near perfect." Check out http://www.visitspokane.com/ for links to the many opportunities for recreation and entertainment in the Spokane area.
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