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 111, 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 100.
The standard of living in Moscow ranks as #28 most affordable out of the 35 places we measured in Idaho. By definition, that implies Moscow ranks as the #7 most expensive place in the Gem State.
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Moscow Cost Of Living Vs. Idaho
Six factors go into calculating the cost of living index in Moscow. Here is how it fares on each of the criteria:
The Services index in Moscow is 109.
The Groceries index in Moscow is 108.
The Health index in Moscow is 115.
The Housing index in Moscow is 107.
The Transportation index in Moscow is 111.
The Utilities index in Moscow is 112.
| Living Expense | Moscow | Idaho | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 111 | 100 | 100 |
| Services | 109 | 100 | 100 |
| Groceries | 108 | 101 | 100 |
| Health | 115 | 89 | 100 |
| Housing | 107 | 104 | 100 |
| Transportation | 111 | 103 | 100 |
| Utilities | 112 | 107 | 100 |
Moscow Cost Of Living Compared To Idaho Averages
Index where 100 = national average. Source: cost-of-living index 2026.
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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 2020-2024. The key points are:
The Median Home Value in Moscow is $467,640.
The Median Rent in Moscow is $927.
The Median Income in Moscow is $57,022.
The Home Value To Income in Moscow is 8.2x.
The Rent To Monthly Income in Moscow is 0.2x.
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
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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 100, 0.9x Moscow.
Pullman, WA has a cost of living index of 119, 1.1x Moscow.
Clarkston Heights-Vineland, WA has a cost of living index of 114, 1.0x Moscow.
| City | Population | Cost Of Living | Vs. Moscow |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lewiston, ID | 34,651 | 100 | 0.9x |
| Pullman, WA | 32,229 | 119 | 1.1x |
| Clarkston Heights-Vineland, WA | 7,884 | 114 | 1.0x |
| Clarkston, WA | 7,191 | 96 | 0.9x |
| West Clarkston-Highland, WA | 5,444 | 101 | 0.9x |
