Lewiston, ME Cost of Living


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Lewiston cost of living score
90.8
Less expensive
9.2% lower
than the US average
6.4% lower
than the Maine average
Lewiston, Maine gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 90.8, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 9.2% lower than the U.S. average and 6.4% higher than the average for Maine.

Lewiston, ME

Housing costs in Lewiston?
A typical home costs $246,500, which is 27.1% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 26.2% less expensive than the average Maine home, at $334,000. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Lewiston costs $1,070 per month, which is 25.2% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 16.8% cheaper than the state average of $1,250.

Can I afford Lewiston?
To live comfortably in Lewiston, Maine, a minimum annual income of $47,160 for a family, and $33,600 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Lewiston?
The cost of living in Lewiston, ME is very affordable and accessible for many. The median home cost is $125,500, which is significantly less than the national average. Additionally, the cost of utilities and groceries are also below the national average. Despite these low costs, Lewiston has plenty of amenities and attractions that make it an attractive place to live. The city has a thriving arts and culture scene, with numerous music venues, galleries, and festivals throughout the year. Numerous recreational opportunities are available nearby as well, with hiking trails, lakes, rivers, state parks and ski resorts all within an easy drive from the city center.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesLewistonMaineUnited States
  90.897.0100.0
  105107.1100
  96.296.5100.0
  69.7103.4100.0
  $246,500$334,000$338,100
  105.9%103.6%100.0%
  76.979.2100.0
  83.792.2100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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Over 6 years ago

Sadley, there's little hope if this town can rise up to overcome the extreme poverty of this socio-economical class in an underserved community, unless... PARENTS do  More

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I have lived and worked in Lewiston-Auburn for nearly 30 years and I think it's a wonderful place to raise a family. We sent both our kids to the Lewiston public  More

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Despite years of efforts to revitalize Maine's second largest city, it seems Lewiston will always be joked about as the "armpit" of the State. City and State leaders  More

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