Can A Dental Hygienist Afford Rent in Moscow, ID?
Comfortably affordable — rent takes 17.9% of gross income.
Moscow rent: July 2026. Salary: BLS OEWS May 2024 (Idaho state estimate).
About rent and a dental hygienist salary
Dental hygienist pay covers comfortable rent in most US metros. At the national-average dental-hygienist salary, the 30% rule supports about $2,188 a month in rent, which is above the median in most cities.
Cheaper rent nearby
These Idaho cities have lower median rent than Moscow, which improves the affordability math on a dental hygienist salary:
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Can a dental hygienist afford rent in Moscow, ID?
Median rent in Moscow is $1,161 a month. A typical dental hygienist in Idaho earns about $77,884 a year, which makes that rent 17.9% of gross monthly income. Under the 30% rule, the answer is yes.
How much rent can a dental hygienist afford in Moscow?
Using the 30% rule, a dental hygienist salary in Idaho (~$77,884/yr) supports up to $1,947 a month in rent. Moscow's current median rent is $1,161/mo, which leaves a $786/mo buffer.
How many hours does a dental hygienist work to cover rent in Moscow?
At an hourly equivalent of about $37 an hour, a dental hygienist in Idaho works roughly 31 hours a month to cover Moscow's median rent of $1,161.
Where is rent cheaper than Moscow for a dental hygienist?
Nearby Idaho cities with lower median rent include Rexburg ($1,144/mo), Lewiston ($1,143/mo), Rexburg ($1,124/mo). Each shifts the affordability math materially on a dental hygienist salary.