Moscow Metro Area, ID Cost of Living


0 Reviews



Download our custom City Report to see exclusive
data on cost of living, crime, climate, and more.
United States / Idaho / Moscow Metro Area / Counties / Cities / Zip Codes

Moscow cost of living score
98.9
Less expensive
1.1% lower
than the US average
6.3% lower
than the Idaho average
Moscow Id Metro Area, Idaho gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 98.9, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 1.1% lower than the U.S. average and 6.3% lower than the average for Idaho.

Moscow Metro Area, ID

Housing costs in Moscow?
A typical home costs $413,900, which is 22.4% more expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 7.0% less expensive than the average Idaho home, at $445,000. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Moscow costs $860 per month, which is 39.9% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 30.2% cheaper than the state average of $1,120.

Can I afford Moscow?
To live comfortably in Moscow Id Metro Area, Idaho, a minimum annual income of $79,200 for a family, and $27,200 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Moscow?
The cost of living in the Moscow, ID Metro Area is slightly below the US average. According to BestPlaces's Cost of Living Index, the cost of living in Moscow is 98.9 compared to 100 for the US average. This relatively low cost of living is balanced by a higher than average house median value in Moscow. The median value of houses in Moscow currently stands at $413,900 which is significantly higher than the US average of $338,100.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesMoscowIdahoUnited States
  98.9105.5100.0
  99.494.4100
  107.7104.5100.0
  121.1136.8100.0
  $413,900$445,000$338,100
  83.3%89.3%100.0%
  72.181.6100.0
  94.079.5100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
Crime