Guide · 6 min read · Updated 2026-05-20
Moses Lake Cost of Living: A 2025 Breakdown
Rent has moved meaningfully in the last 24 months as the manufacturing workforce has expanded. Here's what to budget if you're relocating in 2025.
Housing
The Moses Lake rental market has tightened. A modern 2-bedroom townhome runs $1,600–$1,900/mo for new construction; older 2BR inventory is $1,200–$1,500. A 3-bedroom townhome lands $1,700–$2,100 for new builds. Single-family homes for rent are $1,800–$2,400. Median home price is in the $400Ks. For comparison: Wenatchee and the Tri-Cities are 10–25% more expensive on housing; Spokane is mixed but generally higher.
Utilities
Electric and gas via Grant County PUD and Cascade Natural Gas run roughly $130–$220/mo combined for a 2BR depending on season. Water and trash often included in newer rentals (confirm at lease). Fiber internet from Grant PUD is widely available and is one of the cheapest gigabit services in the country.
Groceries & day-to-day
Safeway, Walmart, WinCo, and Grocery Outlet cover the basics. A typical month for two adults runs $500–$700. Restaurant pricing is roughly 15–25% lower than Seattle metro for comparable meals.
Transportation
Most Moses Lake households are two-vehicle. Gas is typically a few cents below the WA state average. Auto insurance is meaningfully cheaper than King County or Spokane. No transit-commute culture; expect to drive everywhere.
Healthcare
Samaritan Healthcare (the local hospital + clinics) is the primary in-town option. Plenty of nearby specialists in Wenatchee, Spokane, and the Tri-Cities for more complex needs.
What a typical 2-person household looks like
Rough monthly budget for two working adults sharing a new-construction 2BR townhome: $1,700 rent, $180 utilities, $90 internet, $600 groceries, $500 gas/auto, $400 healthcare premium share, ~$300 misc. That's roughly $3,800–$4,000/mo all-in, which lets a dual-income engineering or healthcare household save meaningfully compared to Western Washington.