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Moscow, ID vs Bellingham, WA

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Highlights
- Household income in Bellingham, is 20% more than it is in Moscow and is 17% below the National Average.
- Moscow unemployment rate is 3.7%.
- Bellingham unemployment rate is 6.2%.

Economy
 Moscow, IDBellingham, WAUnited States
 Unemployment Rate3.7%6.2%6.0%
 Recent Job Growth1.1%1.7%1.6%
 Future Job Growth37.6%41.7%33.5%
 Sales Taxes6.0%8.7%6.2%
 Income Taxes6.9%0.0%4.6%
 Income per Cap.$28,075$36,147$37,638
 Household Income$49,251$59,163$69,021
 Family Median Income$81,477$92,650$85,028
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 Est. Households By Income
 Moscow, IDBellingham, WAUnited States
 Income Less Than 15K15.8%12.9%9.4%
 Income between 15K and 20K3.8%4.3%3.8%
 Income between 20K and 30K10.5%7.5%8.1%
 Income between 30K and 40K9.8%9.7%8.0%
 Income between 40K and 50K11.1%7.9%7.6%
 Income between 50K and 60K7.8%8.2%7.2%
 Income between 60K and 75K11.1%9.8%9.6%
 Income between 75K and 100K10.3%12.6%12.8%
 Income between 100K and 150K11.1%13.7%16.3%
 Income between 150K and 200K4.0%7.1%7.8%
 Income greater than 200K4.8%6.1%9.5%
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 Population By Occupation
 Moscow, IDBellingham, WAUnited States
 Management, business, finance13.3%14.5%16.4%
 Engineering, computers, science8.6%6.3%6.5%
 Community, social services1.6%2.7%1.8%
 Legal0.7%0.8%1.2%
 Education, library13.9%8.0%6.2%
 Arts, design, media, sports, entertainment1.9%2.6%2.0%
 Healthcare practitioners and technology4.5%6.0%6.2%
 Healthcare support3.0%3.7%3.3%
 Firefighters, law enforcement1.2%1.8%2.1%
 Food preparation, serving9.9%8.6%5.4%
 Building maintenance3.2%3.3%3.6%
 Personal care2.7%4.3%2.6%
 Sales, office, administrative support20.2%19.2%20.9%
 Farming, fishing, forestry1.7%0.7%0.6%
 Construction, extraction, maintenance/repair3.9%5.7%8.1%
 Production, transportation, material moving9.8%11.8%13.1%

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Reviews for Moscow    13 Reviews

I paused to reread my comments below. What was missing is the heart of the matter, which I’d like to explain now before you read my experience and opinion. While I  More

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Over 4 years ago

Moved to Moscow, ID in retirement. Great to leave Seattle and whacky WA state Gov. Small quaint town. Christian based safe place. Housing is hard to come by. Based upon  More

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Development is only a good thing when it's beneficial for the whole community. Lived here for 36 years. It's changed from a strong, middle class community with a  More

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Reviews for Bellingham    58 Reviews

Over 2 years ago

I've lived in so many cities in 5 west coast states and have come to a conclusion that Bellingham is the greatest city to live, work, play and raise a family. After  More

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Over 3 years ago

From what I’ve seen and heard, the very liberal political/ethical beliefs of Bellingham residents, as well as the grey rainy weather, are the main things a few people  More

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If you’re like many Americans and caught up in right vs left you won’t like the far left here in Bellingham wa. If you put politics away and you enjoy skiing,  More

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ZIPS IN MOSCOW, IDAHO
83843 83844
ZIPS IN BELLINGHAM, WASHINGTON
98225 98226 98229

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