salaryRent is lower than in 76% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 4.3 years of household income. Commutes are short, about 15.3 minutes.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $47,880 a year. That is $23 an hour at a full-time job.
Is rent cheaper than other Idaho cities?
Yes. Rent here is cheaper than in most of Idaho. It is number 10 of 36 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Lewiston?
Share of households by yearly income. 21.9% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Lewiston
| Size | Lewiston | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $685 | $1,338 |
| 1 bedroom | $751 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,135 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,341 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,311 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Lewiston overall?
Everyday prices in the Lewiston metro area are 9% below the U.S. average (index 91.2, U.S. = 100).
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024.
Taxes and bills in Lewiston
Life in Lewiston
What jobs pay in Lewiston
| Job | Median pay | Rent / pay |
|---|---|---|
| Pharmacist | $148,110 | 9.7% |
| Nurse Practitioner | $125,030 | 11.5% |
| Software Developer | $101,310 | 14.2% |
| Dental Hygienist | $98,450 | 14.6% |
| Lawyer | $97,020 | 14.8% |
| Registered Nurse | $87,650 | 16.4% |
| Computer Systems Analyst | $84,660 | 17.0% |
| Operations Manager | $79,030 | 18.2% |
| Civil Engineer | $78,090 | 18.4% |
| Accountant | $77,790 | 18.5% |
| Electrician | $77,130 | 18.6% |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | $66,440 | 21.6% |
| Elementary School Teacher | $64,600 | 22.2% |
| Market Research Analyst | $60,270 | 23.8% |
| Firefighter | $58,920 | 24.4% |
| Truck Driver | $58,830 | 24.4% |
| Carpenter | $57,420 | 25.0% |
| Plumber | $55,240 | 26.0% |
| HVAC Technician | $49,880 | 28.8% |
| Medical Assistant | $44,570 | 32.2% |
| Customer Service Representative | $40,700 | 35.3% |
| Warehouse Worker | $39,080 | 36.8% |
| Nursing Assistant | $38,870 | 37.0% |
| Retail Salesperson | $37,010 | 38.8% |
| Restaurant Cook | $36,410 | 39.5% |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $36,240 | 39.6% |
| Cashier | $34,660 | 41.4% |
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Lewiston?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $1,118 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $333,700 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $33,370 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Lewiston, ID?
Renting in Lewiston costs a median of about $1,197 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Idaho median is $1,565.
How much do I need to make to live in Lewiston?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $47,880 a year, or $23 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Lewiston cheap or expensive?
Lewiston is rated Cheap: rent takes 18.4% of the typical household income of $77,864. It ranks 10th cheapest of 36 Idaho cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Lewiston?
The median homeowner in Lewiston pays $2,742 a year in property taxes, about 0.82% of the median home value.
Is Lewiston more expensive than the national average?
Overall prices in the metro area are 9% below the U.S. average, according to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
How much does a house cost in Lewiston?
The median home value in Lewiston is $333,700, about 4.3 times the typical yearly household income.
34,651 people live in Lewiston. Numbers are typical (middle) values.