Lewiston, ID Cost Of Living
Cost Of Living In Lewiston, ID Summary
Cost of living in Lewiston research summary. The cost of living index is set to 100 for the average place in the United States. A cost of living index above 100 means Lewiston is expensive. An index value below 100 means the city is a relatively cheap place to live.
On a city-by-city basis in Idaho, home prices and rent have the biggest impact on the cost of living. Here are the key takeaways based on Saturday Night Science:
The cost of living index in Lewiston is 104, with 100 being the average.
The cost of living index in Lewiston is 1.0x higher than the national average.
Lewiston ranks as the #17 cheapest in Idaho out of 33.
Lewiston ranks as the #3,063 cheapest out of 6,489 in the US.
The median home value in Lewiston is $378,786.
The median income in Lewiston is $71,047.
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Lewiston's Overall Cost Of Living
Higher Than The National Average
What is the cost of living in Lewiston, ID?
According to the most recent data on the cost of living, Lewiston has an overall cost of living index of 104, which is 1.0x higher than the national index of 100.
Compared to Idaho, Lewiston has a cost of living index that's 1.1x higher than Idaho's index of 95.
The standard of living in Lewiston ranks as #17 most affordable out of the 33 places we measured in Idaho. By definition, that implies Lewiston ranks as the #16 most expensive place in the Gem State.
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In Idaho
In America
Lewiston Cost Of Living Vs. Idaho
Six factors go into calculating the cost of living index in Lewiston. Here is how it fairs on each of the criteria:
The Services index in Lewiston is 102.
The Groceries index in Lewiston is 112.
The Health index in Lewiston is 110.
The Housing index in Lewiston is 98.
The Transportation index in Lewiston is 120.
The Utilities index in Lewiston is 98.
| Living Expense | Lewiston | Idaho | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 104 | 95 | 100 | |
| Services | 102 | 102 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 112 | 100 | 100 | |
| Health | 110 | 97 | 100 | |
| Housing | 98 | 89 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 120 | 103 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 98 | 87 | 100 | |
Lewiston, ID Housing Cost Breakdown
Housing swings affordability the most between places in Idaho, so we broke down housing costs into more detail. Home and income data comes from the most recent US Census ACS 2019-2023. The key points are:
The Median Home Value in Lewiston is $378,786.
The Median Rent in Lewiston is $938.
The Median Income in Lewiston is $71,047.
The Home Value To Income in Lewiston is 5.3x.
The Rent To Monthly Income in Lewiston is 0.16x.
Median Home Value
Median Rent
Median Income
Lewiston, ID Costs By Category
Detailed Lewiston Services Costs Vs. Idaho
Detailed Lewiston Groceries Costs Vs. Idaho
Detailed Lewiston Health Costs Vs. Idaho
Detailed Lewiston Transportation Costs Vs. Idaho
Detailed Lewiston Utilities Costs Vs. Idaho
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Cost Of Living In Cities Around Lewiston
The cost of living varies in the cities and towns around Lewiston. Here's a quick look at the cost of living in the most populous nearby places:
Pullman, WA has a cost of living index of 116, 1.1x Lewiston.
Moscow, ID has a cost of living index of 109, 1.0x Lewiston.
Clarkston, WA has a cost of living index of 95, 0.9x Lewiston.
| City | Population | Cost Of Living | Vs. Lewiston |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pullman, WA | 31,939 | 116 | 1.1x |
| Moscow, ID | 25,868 | 109 | 1.0x |
| Clarkston, WA | 7,240 | 95 | 0.9x |
| Clarkston Heights-Vineland, WA | 7,144 | 115 | 1.1x |
| West Clarkston-Highland, WA | 5,678 | 104 | 1.0x |
