Olympia, Washington vs. Moscow, Idaho

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Moscow, Idaho is 11.3% cheaper than Olympia, Washington.

You would need a salary of $44,370 in Moscow, Idaho to maintain the standard of living you have in Olympia, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Moscow, Idaho is cheaper than Olympia, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
13% cheaper in Moscow
than in Olympia, Washington
Olympia, WA vs. Moscow, ID
Compared to Olympia, Moscow is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.3% lower
      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
  1.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  13.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.3% higher
  Commute
  28.8% lower
  Health
  23.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.8% lower