Lewiston, ID Cost of Living


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Lewiston cost of living score
94.3
Less expensive
5.7% lower
than the US average
10.6% lower
than the Idaho average
Lewiston, Idaho gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 94.3, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 5.7% lower than the U.S. average and 10.6% lower than the average for Idaho.

Lewiston, ID

Housing costs in Lewiston?
A typical home costs $327,500, which is 3.1% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 26.4% less expensive than the average Idaho home, at $445,000. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Lewiston costs $980 per month, which is 31.5% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 14.3% cheaper than the state average of $1,120.

Can I afford Lewiston?
To live comfortably in Lewiston, Idaho, a minimum annual income of $62,640 for a family, and $30,400 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Lewiston?
The cost of living in Lewiston, ID is significantly lower than the national average. The median home value in Lewiston is around $135,000, far below the national median of $229,700. Additionally, the costs for basic necessities such as groceries and utilities are also lower than the national averages. This allows residents to stretch their budgets further and enjoy a higher quality of life with their hard-earned money.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesLewistonIdahoUnited States
  94.3105.5100.0
  99.594.4100
  108.8104.5100.0
  98.2136.8100.0
  $327,500$445,000$338,100
  88.5%89.3%100.0%
  78.281.6100.0
  87.579.5100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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We have lived in the Lewiston area for over seven years. If you are a dog person, this is not the place for you. No 24/7 emergency care. Very poor vet care. Our dog  More

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Maybe 15 inches 40 yrs ago, but now mostly a few inches periodically, but it doesn't stick long. I moved back in 2001-2007 and only once was the snowfall over a few  More

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Just need to know if anyone knows a good place to start to find rental homes or a website they can refer me to. My father-n-law is moving up there and doesn't want to  More

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