Cost of Living in Moscow, ID
Population 25,868 · Idaho · Data vintage 2023
(100 = US avg)
Younger and more credentialed than the state overall — median age 25, 32% with a bachelor's — Moscow has the labor and housing dynamics of a university town. Demand for rentals peaks sharply around fall enrollment. Around 21% of residents live below the federal poverty line, a rate that tends to correlate with the income and housing figures above.
Geographically, Moscow is about 65 miles south of Spokane Valley, the nearest large metro. Housing prices track closely with Spokane Valley's $344,000 median.
Cost Overview
Scale: 100 = US national average. Green < 90, Red > 110.
About the Cost of Living in Moscow
The median home value in Moscow is $352,000 — 15% above the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $902/month, 31% lower than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $56,497/year is 24% lower than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 7.0%, above the national average of 4.8%. Idaho's top state income tax rate is 5.8% and the combined sales tax is 6.0%. Overall, Moscow has a cost of living index of 97 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 3% less expensive.
🏠 Housing
HUD Fair Market Rents by Bedroom
💰 Estimated Monthly Budget
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🛒 Food & Groceries
National BLS average prices (2023). Local prices may vary.
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💨 Air Quality
EPA AQS 2023 — county-level monitoring data
🏫 Schools
NCES CCD 2019 — public school district data
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the cost of living in Moscow, ID?
Moscow has a cost index of 97 (100 = national average). It is 3% below the national average.
What is average rent in Moscow, ID?
The median gross rent in Moscow is $902 per month based on 2023 Census data.
What is the average home price in Moscow?
The median home value in Moscow is $352,000 according to Zillow and Census data.
What is the median income in Moscow?
The median household income in Moscow is $56,497 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).
What is the sales tax in Moscow, ID?
The combined state and local sales tax rate in Moscow is 6.0%. The Idaho state income tax top rate is 5.8%.
Is Moscow, ID affordable?
Moscow is near the national average in terms of cost of living, with an index of 97 (100 = US average).
Moscow at a Glance
- Population
- 25,868
- Median Income
- $56,497
- Home Value
- $352,000
- Median Rent
- $902/mo
- Unemployment
- 7.0%
- Sales Tax
- 6.0%
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