Moscow is a small town of 192 in Kansas, with a median household income of $76,667
.
Its cost of living index is 90 (US average = 100), which is
10% below the national average.
Strengths:
Moscow stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B), short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Moscow is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Moscow city data on this page comes from official government sources —
the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.
Cost of Living
Index: 89.7
Moscow's overall cost of living index is 89.7,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Moscow costs roughly 10% less than the average American city.
Metric
Moscow, KS
National Avg
Median Home Value
$95,000
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$1,083
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
67.4%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$76,667
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Moscow's violent crime rate is 72.9 per 100,000 residents
— 81% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
72.9 /100k
Property Crime
218.8 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Moscow is served primarily by Moscow Public Schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 7.5:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Moscow, KS
National Avg
School District
Moscow Public Schools
—
Elementary Schools
1
—
Middle Schools
N/A
—
High Schools
1
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
7.5:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
3.6%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
83.6%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Moscow sees average highs of 47.4°F in January
and 92.3°F in July,
with 20.0 inches of annual precipitation
and 12.9 inches of snow per year.
Moscow's cost of living index is 90, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Moscow roughly 10% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $95,000 and median rent is $1,083/month.
Moscow's violent crime rate is 72.9 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 218.8 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Moscow are operated by Moscow Public Schools.
The district has 1 elementary, several middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 7.5:1. 3.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Moscow, KS has a population of 192, a median household income of $76,667, and an unemployment rate of 0.0%.
It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.
Moscow averages 47.4°F in January and 92.3°F in July. Annual rainfall is 20.0 inches
with about 12.9 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Moscow, KS is covered by 1 ZIP code: 67952.
The population of Moscow, Kansas is 192 with a median age of 32.4. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Moscow: cost of living index 90 (100 = US average), median home $95,000, median household income $76,667, crime index 16 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Moscow side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
