Johnston, Iowa vs. Lewiston, Maine

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lewiston, Maine is 10.6% cheaper than Johnston, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $134,112 in Lewiston, Maine to maintain the standard of living you have in Johnston, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lewiston, Maine is cheaper than Johnston, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
29% cheaper in Lewiston
than in Johnston, Iowa
Johnston, IA vs. Lewiston, ME
Compared to Johnston, Lewiston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.6% lower
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  3.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  46.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  17.4% higher
  Commute
  1.6% higher
  Health
  6.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.5% higher