Cost of Living in Moscow, IA
Population: 494 | Iowa
Moscow is 10% less expensive than the national average.
Cost of Living in Moscow, IA: What You Need to Know
With a cost of living index of 90, Moscow, IA is a very affordable place to live. Living here is 10% cheaper than the national average and 18% above the Iowa state average of 71. Moscow is a small community of 494 residents.
The median household income in Moscow is $120,489, which is 60% higher than the national median of $75,149.
Climate is another factor for anyone considering a move to Moscow. The area sees an average annual temperature of 51°F, with summers averaging 74°F and winters around 26°F. Annual rainfall totals 35.7 inches spread over roughly 115 days. Cold winters mean higher heating bills, an important cost-of-living consideration.
Data sources: US Census Bureau (ACS 2023), Zillow Home Values, HUD Fair Market Rents, BEA Regional Price Parities, BLS Average Prices, and NOAA Climate Normals. Updated monthly.
Income
- Median Household Income
- $120,489
- vs US Median ($75,149)
- +60%
Housing
- Median Home Value
- $216,200
- Median Monthly Housing Cost
- $1,101/mo
Climate in Moscow
NOAA 30-year normals (1991-2020)
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °F | 31 | 36 | 50 | 63 | 73 | 83 | 86 | 84 | 78 | 64 | 49 | 36 |
| Avg °F | 23 | 27 | 40 | 51 | 63 | 72 | 76 | 74 | 66 | 53 | 40 | 28 |
| Low °F | 15 | 19 | 30 | 40 | 52 | 62 | 66 | 63 | 54 | 42 | 30 | 20 |
| Rain" | 1.0 | 1.2 | 2.2 | 3.8 | 4.5 | 5.3 | 3.9 | 3.9 | 3.2 | 3.0 | 2.2 | 1.5 |