Bellingham, Washington vs. Moscow, Idaho

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Moscow, Idaho is 19.4% cheaper than Bellingham, Washington.

You would need a salary of $88,661 in Moscow, Idaho to maintain the standard of living you have in Bellingham, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Moscow, Idaho is cheaper than Bellingham, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
32% cheaper in Moscow
than in Bellingham, Washington
Bellingham, WA vs. Moscow, ID
Compared to Bellingham, Moscow is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  19.4% 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
  2.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  36.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  20.9% higher
  Commute
  20.9% lower
  Health
  10.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.2% lower