Tacoma, Washington vs. Moscow, Idaho

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Moscow, Idaho is 15.8% cheaper than Tacoma, Washington.

You would need a salary of $33,661 in Moscow, Idaho to maintain the standard of living you have in Tacoma, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Moscow, Idaho is cheaper than Tacoma, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
10% cheaper in Moscow
than in Tacoma, Washington
Tacoma, WA vs. Moscow, ID
Compared to Tacoma, Moscow is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.8% 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
  0.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  11.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  24.3% higher
  Commute
  45.6% lower
  Health
  22.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  17.2% lower