Caldwell, ID vs Moscow, ID

Moscow is moderately more affordable than Caldwell, with a 5.9% lower cost of living index. Caldwell scores 94 compared to 89 for Moscow, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Caldwell can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Caldwell is $1,135/month compared to $902/month in Moscow — a 26% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Moscow has cheaper rent, Caldwell actually has lower median home values ($322,100 vs $352,000).

Median household income in Caldwell is $66,663 compared to $56,497 in Moscow (+18%). While Caldwell is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Caldwell spend roughly 20.4% of their income on rent, more than the 19.2% in Moscow.