Lewiston, ME Cost Of Living
Cost Of Living In Lewiston, ME 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 Maine, 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 97, with 100 being the average.
The cost of living index in Lewiston is 1.0x lower than the national average.
Lewiston ranks as the #5 cheapest in Maine out of 29.
Lewiston ranks as the #2,747 cheapest out of 6,412 in the US.
The median home value in Lewiston is $157,500.
The median income in Lewiston is $48,069.
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Lewiston's Overall Cost Of Living
Lower Than The National Average
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 97, which is 1.0x lower than the national index of 100.
Compared to Maine, Lewiston has a cost of living index that's 0.9x lower than Maine's index of 112.
The standard of living in Lewiston ranks as #5 most affordable out of the 29 places we measured in Maine. By definition, that implies Lewiston ranks as the #24 most expensive place in the Pine Tree State.
For more reading on life in Lewiston, check out:
- Living In Lewiston
- Lewiston Crime Report
- Search Homes For Sale In Lewiston, ME
In Maine
In America
Lewiston Cost Of Living Vs. Maine
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 108.
The Groceries index in Lewiston is 102.
The Health index in Lewiston is 114.
The Housing index in Lewiston is 77.
The Transportation index in Lewiston is 102.
The Utilities index in Lewiston is 109.
| Living Expense | Lewiston | Maine | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 97 | 112 | 100 | |
| Services | 108 | 114 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 102 | 101 | 100 | |
| Health | 114 | 97 | 100 | |
| Housing | 77 | 120 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 102 | 116 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 109 | 104 | 100 | |
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 2017-2021. The key points are:
The Median Home Value in Lewiston is $157,500.
The Median Rent in Lewiston is $804.
The Median Income in Lewiston is $48,069.
The Home Value To Income in Lewiston is 3.3x.
The Rent To Monthly Income in Lewiston is 0.2x.
| Statistic | Lewiston | Maine | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $157,500 | $212,100 | $244,900 |
| Median Rent | $804 | $927 | $1,163 |
| Median Income | $48,069 | $63,182 | $69,021 |
| Home Value To Income | 3.3x | 3.4x | 3.5x |
| Rent To Monthly Income | 0.2x | 0.18x | 0.2x |
Median Home Value
Median Rent
Median Income
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
Detailed Lewiston Utilities 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 97, 1.0x Lewiston.
Brunswick, ME has a cost of living index of 103, 1.1x Lewiston.
Bath, ME has a cost of living index of 102, 1.1x Lewiston.
| City | Population | Cost Of Living | Vs. Lewiston |
|---|---|---|---|
| Auburn, ME | 23,790 | 97 | 1.0x |
| Brunswick, ME | 16,554 | 103 | 1.1x |
| Bath, ME | 8,718 | 102 | 1.1x |
| Topsham, ME | 6,854 | 109 | 1.1x |
| Yarmouth, ME | 6,043 | 121 | 1.2x |
