salaryRent is lower than in 85% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 6.1 years of household income, so buying is hard for most locals. Commutes are short, about 14.3 minutes. Most households rent (60%), so there are plenty of rental options.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $42,120 a year. That is $20 an hour at a full-time job.
Is rent cheaper than other Idaho cities?
Yes. Rent here is cheaper than in most of Idaho. It is number 6 of 36 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Moscow?
Share of households by yearly income. 14.0% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Moscow
| Size | Moscow | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $854 | $1,338 |
| 1 bedroom | $860 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $946 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,421 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,878 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Moscow overall?
Everyday prices in Idaho overall are 5% below the U.S. average (index 95.5, U.S. = 100).
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024. City-level data is not published for Moscow, so the Idaho figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Moscow
Life in Moscow
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Moscow?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $1,559 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $376,400 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $37,640 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Moscow, ID?
Renting in Moscow costs a median of about $1,053 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Idaho median is $1,565.
How much do I need to make to live in Moscow?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $42,120 a year, or $20 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Moscow cheap or expensive?
Moscow is rated OK: rent takes 20.5% of the typical household income of $61,498. It ranks 6th cheapest of 36 Idaho cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Moscow?
The median homeowner in Moscow pays $2,856 a year in property taxes, about 0.76% of the median home value.
Is Moscow more expensive than the national average?
Overall prices in Idaho are 5% below the U.S. average, according to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
How much does a house cost in Moscow?
The median home value in Moscow is $376,400, about 6.1 times the typical yearly household income.
26,286 people live in Moscow. Numbers are typical (middle) values.