What is the cost of living in Lewiston, ME?
According to the most recent data on the cost of living, Lewiston has an overall cost of living index of 99, which is 1.0x lower than the national index of 100.
Compared to Maine, Lewiston has a cost of living index that's 1.0x lower than Maine's index of 99.
The standard of living in Lewiston ranks as #11 most affordable out of the 32 places we measured in Maine. By definition, that implies Lewiston ranks as the #21 most expensive place in the Pine Tree State.
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Lewiston Cost Of Living Vs. Maine
Six factors go into calculating the cost of living index in Lewiston. Here is how it fares on each of the criteria:
The Services index in Lewiston is 102.
The Groceries index in Lewiston is 104.
The Health index in Lewiston is 84.
The Housing index in Lewiston is 103.
The Transportation index in Lewiston is 103.
The Utilities index in Lewiston is 103.
| Living Expense | Lewiston | Maine | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 99 | 99 | 100 |
| Services | 102 | 101 | 100 |
| Groceries | 104 | 100 | 100 |
| Health | 84 | 92 | 100 |
| Housing | 103 | 103 | 100 |
| Transportation | 103 | 109 | 100 |
| Utilities | 103 | 105 | 100 |
Lewiston Cost Of Living Compared To Maine Averages
Index where 100 = national average. Source: cost-of-living index 2026.
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Lewiston, ME Housing Cost Breakdown
Housing swings affordability the most between places in Maine, so we broke down housing costs into more detail. Home and income data comes from the most recent US Census ACS 2020-2024. The key points are:
The Median Home Value in Lewiston is $296,287.
The Median Rent in Lewiston is $986.
The Median Income in Lewiston is $55,393.
The Home Value To Income in Lewiston is 5.3x.
The Rent To Monthly Income in Lewiston is 0.21x.
Lewiston, ME Costs By Category
Detailed Lewiston Services costs vs. Maine
Detailed Lewiston Groceries costs vs. Maine
Detailed Lewiston Health costs vs. Maine
Detailed Lewiston Transportation costs vs. Maine
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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:
Auburn, ME has a cost of living index of 101, 1.0x Lewiston.
Brunswick, ME has a cost of living index of 107, 1.1x Lewiston.
Bath, ME has a cost of living index of 104, 1.1x Lewiston.
| City | Population | Cost Of Living | Vs. Lewiston |
|---|---|---|---|
| Auburn, ME | 24,602 | 101 | 1.0x |
| Brunswick, ME | 17,652 | 107 | 1.1x |
| Bath, ME | 8,815 | 104 | 1.1x |
| Topsham, ME | 7,271 | 109 | 1.1x |
| Yarmouth, ME | 6,289 | 127 | 1.3x |
