Cost of Living Calculator - Forest City, Iowa vs Moscow, Idaho


The cost of living in Moscow, Idaho is 30.3% more expensive than Forest City, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $97,736 in Moscow, Idaho to maintain the standard of living you have in Forest City, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Moscow, Idaho is more expensive than Forest City, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
168% more expensive in Moscow
than in Forest City, Iowa
Forest City, IA vs Moscow, ID
Compared to Forest City, Moscow is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  30.3% higher
      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
  7.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  176.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.3% lower
  Commute
  12.3% higher
  Health
  13.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.6% lower

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