Lewiston, Maine 

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Cost of Living in Lewiston, Maine

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.

Our cost of living indices are based on a US average of 100. An amount below 100 means Lewiston is cheaper than the US average. A cost of living index above 100 means Lewiston, Maine is more expensive.

Lewiston cost of living is 86.1

COST OF LIVINGLewistonMaineUSA
  86.197100
  105107.1100
  96.296.5100
  69.7103.4100
  $246,500$334,000$338,100
  105.9103.6100
  76.979.2100
  83.792.2100
100=National Average
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    Reviews for Lewiston    7 Reviews
    Basics Needed To Thive - 4/18/2018
    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... Read More

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    Great place to live and work - 1/4/2015
    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... Read More

    No place I would recommend - 6/24/2013
    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... Read More


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