Federal Way, Washington vs. Moscow, Idaho

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Moscow, Idaho is 26.0% cheaper than Federal Way, Washington.

You would need a salary of $151,060 in Moscow, Idaho to maintain the standard of living you have in Federal Way, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Moscow, Idaho is cheaper than Federal Way, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
24% cheaper in Moscow
than in Federal Way, Washington
Federal Way, WA vs. Moscow, ID
Compared to Federal Way, Moscow is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  26.0% 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
  1.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  23.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  19.6% higher
  Commute
  56.4% lower
  Health
  22.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  19.8% lower