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Lewiston, ID vs Monterey, CA

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Are people in Monterey older or younger than people in Lewiston?
- The Median Age in Monterey is 2.4 years younger than in Lewiston.

Are housing costs cheaper in Monterey or Lewiston?
- Monterey housing costs are 212.1% more expensive than Lewiston housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Monterey or Lewiston?
- The average commute for residents of Monterey is 1.1 minutes longer than it is for residents of Lewiston.

Things to do in Lewiston?
Lewiston ID is situated east from Moscow in North Idaho boasting plenty of outdoor attractions such as Hells Gate State Park and Snake River perfect for fishing, camping or swimming.

Things to do in Monterey?
Monterey, CA is an iconic beach city located on the Monterey Peninsula of California's central coast. This picturesque coastal community offers stunning beaches, world-class golf courses, fabulous restaurants and galleries, plus numerous other recreational activities.

 Lewiston, IDMonterey, CAUnited States
 Population  Unlock30,014329,725,481
 Median Income$60,581  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock37.438.4
 Avg. Home Price$327,500  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock3.8%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time14.11  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Lewiston    6 Reviews

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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Reviews for Monterey    21 Reviews

Over 8 years ago

The Monterey city area is an excellent place to live and one of the few California locales where it's relatively safe to raise a family. If I could no longer live here I  More

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I grew up on the Monterey Peninsula and had to leave to climb out of poverty. The median income is $35,000 and outside of the military, the jobs are mostly service  More

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My husband and I are just crazy about Monterey. I wonder if we take housing expenses (mortgage or rent) out of the picture, is Monterey still a very expensive city to  More

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