Ames, Iowa vs. Moscow, Idaho

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Moscow, Idaho is 10.0% more expensive than Ames, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $550 in Moscow, Idaho to maintain the standard of living you have in Ames, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Moscow, Idaho is more expensive than Ames, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
70% more expensive in Moscow
than in Ames, Iowa
Ames, IA vs. Moscow, ID
Compared to Ames, Moscow is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.0% higher
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  3.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  49.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.5% lower
  Commute
  3.4% lower
  Health
  10.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.2% higher