Moscow, ID Cost Of Living

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Updated: 2023-11-15

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 106, with 100 being the average.

  • The cost of living index in Moscow is 1.1x higher than the national average.

  • Moscow ranks as the #30 cheapest in Idaho out of 32.

  • Moscow ranks as the #3,772 cheapest out of 6,412 in the US.

  • The median home value in Moscow is $251,700.

  • The median income in Moscow is $49,251.

Table Of Contents

  1. Summary
  2. National Comparison
  3. Housing Breakdown
  4. Detailed Pricing
  5. Nearby Comparisons
106
Moscow's Overall Cost Of Living
1.1x
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 106, which is 1.1x higher than the national index of 100.

Compared to Idaho, Moscow has a cost of living index that's 1.1x higher than Idaho's index of 99.

The standard of living in Moscow ranks as #30 most affordable out of the 32 places we measured in Idaho. By definition, that implies Moscow ranks as the #2 most expensive place in the Gem State.

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30 out of 32
In Idaho
3,772 out of 6,412
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 115.

  • The Groceries index in Moscow is 103.

  • The Health index in Moscow is 120.

  • The Housing index in Moscow is 102.

  • The Transportation index in Moscow is 110.

  • The Utilities index in Moscow is 102.

Living Expense Moscow Idaho National Average
Overall 106 99 100
Services 115 100 100
Groceries 103 98 100
Health 120 95 100
Housing 102 100 100
Transportation 110 109 100
Utilities 102 82 100
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Moscow Cost of Living Vs. ID

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 2017-2021. The key points are:

  • The Median Home Value in Moscow is $251,700.

  • The Median Rent in Moscow is $776.

  • The Median Income in Moscow is $49,251.

  • The Home Value To Income in Moscow is 5.1x.

  • The Rent To Monthly Income in Moscow is 0.19x.

Statistic Moscow Idaho United States
Median Home Value $251,700 $266,500 $244,900
Median Rent $776 $952 $1,163
Median Income $49,251 $63,377 $69,021
Home Value To Income 5.1x 4.2x 3.5x
Rent To Monthly Income 0.19x 0.18x 0.2x
Search Homes For Sale In Moscow, ID
$251,700
Median Home Value
$776
Median Rent
$49,251
Median Income

Moscow, ID Costs By Category

Detailed Moscow Services Costs Vs. Idaho

Item Moscow Idaho
Shampoo $1.17 $1.06
Movie $13.73 $10.68
Bowling $17.07 $14.67
Haircut $21.08 $18.62
Beauty Salon $33.17 $39.05

Detailed Moscow Groceries Costs Vs. Idaho

Item Moscow Idaho
Ground Beef $4.02 $4.22
Fried Chicken $1.36 $1.39
Milk $2.07 $2.05
Potatoes $2.82 $3.29
Pizza $11.89 $10.62
Beer $9.83 $9.38
Toothpaste $2.49 $2.34

Detailed Moscow Health Costs Vs. Idaho

Item Moscow Idaho
Optometrist $149.56 $108.57
Doctor $153.04 $116.17
Dentist $113.0 $99.13

Detailed Moscow Transportation Costs Vs. Idaho

Item Moscow Idaho
Gasoline $2.55 $2.22
Tire Balancing $49.64 $50.07

Detailed Moscow Utilities Costs Vs. Idaho

Item Moscow Idaho
All Electricity $163.0 $167.67
Phone $191.51 $175.64

Moscow SnackAbility

8
/10
Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
5/10
Housing
7
Affordability
5
Diversity
6
Safety
8
Amenities
9
Education
9
Commute
9.5

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 102, 1.0x Moscow.

  • Pullman, WA has a cost of living index of 110, 1.0x Moscow.

  • Clarkston, WA has a cost of living index of 97, 0.9x Moscow.

City Population Cost Of Living Vs. Moscow
Lewiston, ID 33,964 102 1.0x
Pullman, WA 32,968 110 1.0x
Clarkston, WA 7,164 97 0.9x
Clarkston Heights-Vineland, WA 6,829 111 1.0x
West Clarkston-Highland, WA 6,080 102 1.0x

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