salaryLewiston is the 2nd-largest city in Maine that we track, with 38,324 residents. Rent is lower than in 65% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 3.9 years of household income.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $54,480 a year. That is $26 an hour at a full-time job.
Is rent cheaper than other Maine cities?
Yes. Rent here is cheaper than in most of Maine. It is number 13 of 34 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Lewiston?
Share of households by yearly income. 15.3% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Lewiston
| Size | Lewiston | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $649 | $1,338 |
| 1 bedroom | $842 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,220 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,310 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,146 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Lewiston overall?
Everyday prices in the Lewiston-Auburn metro area are 5% below the U.S. average (index 94.7, 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Physician Assistant | $143,710 | 11.4% |
| Pharmacist | $142,840 | 11.4% |
| Nurse Practitioner | $135,630 | 12.1% |
| Software Developer | $117,700 | 13.9% |
| Lawyer | $105,240 | 15.5% |
| Operations Manager | $96,730 | 16.9% |
| Civil Engineer | $92,470 | 17.7% |
| Registered Nurse | $85,870 | 19.0% |
| Computer Systems Analyst | $82,890 | 19.7% |
| Electrician | $78,430 | 20.8% |
| Accountant | $75,980 | 21.5% |
| HVAC Technician | $67,180 | 24.3% |
| Market Research Analyst | $66,820 | 24.5% |
| Police Officer | $66,530 | 24.6% |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | $66,130 | 24.7% |
| Plumber | $62,140 | 26.3% |
| Carpenter | $60,950 | 26.8% |
| Elementary School Teacher | $59,110 | 27.7% |
| Truck Driver | $57,900 | 28.2% |
| Firefighter | $52,930 | 30.9% |
| Medical Assistant | $51,460 | 31.8% |
| Nursing Assistant | $48,570 | 33.7% |
| Customer Service Representative | $45,790 | 35.7% |
| Restaurant Cook | $44,510 | 36.7% |
| Warehouse Worker | $43,780 | 37.3% |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $43,130 | 37.9% |
| Retail Salesperson | $36,540 | 44.7% |
| Cashier | $35,280 | 46.3% |
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Lewiston?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $269 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $235,100 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $23,510 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Lewiston, ME?
Renting in Lewiston costs a median of about $1,362 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Maine median is $1,452.
How much do I need to make to live in Lewiston?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $54,480 a year, or $26 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Lewiston cheap or expensive?
Lewiston is rated OK: rent takes 27.4% of the typical household income of $59,741. It ranks 13th cheapest of 34 Maine cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Lewiston?
The median homeowner in Lewiston pays $2,899 a year in property taxes, about 1.23% of the median home value.
Is Lewiston more expensive than the national average?
Overall prices in the metro area are 5% 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 $235,100, about 3.9 times the typical yearly household income.
38,324 people live in Lewiston. Numbers are typical (middle) values.