Moscow, ID Cost Of Living
Cost Of Living In Moscow, ID Summary
Cost of living in Moscow research summary. The cost of living index is set to 100 for the average place in the United States. A cost of living index above 100 means Moscow is expensive. An index value below 100 means the city is a relatively cheap place to live.
On a city-by-city basis in Idaho, home prices and rent have the biggest impact on the cost of living. Here are the key takeaways based on Saturday Night Science:
The cost of living index in Moscow is 109, with 100 being the average.
The cost of living index in Moscow is 1.1x higher than the national average.
Moscow ranks as the #22 cheapest in Idaho out of 33.
Moscow ranks as the #3,556 cheapest out of 6,489 in the US.
The median home value in Moscow is $467,768.
The median income in Moscow is $56,497.
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Moscow's Overall Cost Of Living
Higher Than The National Average
What is the cost of living in Moscow, ID?
According to the most recent data on the cost of living, Moscow has an overall cost of living index of 109, which is 1.1x higher than the national index of 100.
Compared to Idaho, Moscow has a cost of living index that's 1.2x higher than Idaho's index of 94.
The standard of living in Moscow ranks as #22 most affordable out of the 33 places we measured in Idaho. By definition, that implies Moscow ranks as the #11 most expensive place in the Gem State.
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In America
Moscow Cost Of Living Vs. Idaho
Six factors go into calculating the cost of living index in Moscow. Here is how it fairs on each of the criteria:
The Services index in Moscow is 100.
The Groceries index in Moscow is 109.
The Health index in Moscow is 113.
The Housing index in Moscow is 112.
The Transportation index in Moscow is 120.
The Utilities index in Moscow is 98.
| Living Expense | Moscow | Idaho | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 109 | 94 | 100 | |
| Services | 100 | 99 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 109 | 103 | 100 | |
| Health | 113 | 98 | 100 | |
| Housing | 112 | 86 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 120 | 103 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 98 | 86 | 100 | |
Moscow, ID Housing Cost Breakdown
Housing swings affordability the most between places in Idaho, so we broke down housing costs into more detail. Home and income data comes from the most recent US Census ACS 2019-2023. The key points are:
The Median Home Value in Moscow is $467,768.
The Median Rent in Moscow is $902.
The Median Income in Moscow is $56,497.
The Home Value To Income in Moscow is 8.3x.
The Rent To Monthly Income in Moscow is 0.19x.
Median Home Value
Median Rent
Median Income
Moscow, ID Costs By Category
Detailed Moscow Services Costs Vs. Idaho
Detailed Moscow Groceries Costs Vs. Idaho
Detailed Moscow Health Costs Vs. Idaho
Detailed Moscow Transportation Costs Vs. Idaho
Detailed Moscow Utilities Costs Vs. Idaho
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Cost Of Living In Cities Around Moscow
The cost of living varies in the cities and towns around Moscow. Here's a quick look at the cost of living in the most populous nearby places:
Lewiston, ID has a cost of living index of 104, 1.0x Moscow.
Pullman, WA has a cost of living index of 116, 1.1x Moscow.
Clarkston, WA has a cost of living index of 95, 0.9x Moscow.
| City | Population | Cost Of Living | Vs. Moscow |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lewiston, ID | 34,471 | 104 | 1.0x |
| Pullman, WA | 31,939 | 116 | 1.1x |
| Clarkston, WA | 7,240 | 95 | 0.9x |
| Clarkston Heights-Vineland, WA | 7,144 | 115 | 1.1x |
| West Clarkston-Highland, WA | 5,678 | 104 | 1.0x |
