Auburn, ME vs Lewiston, ME

Lewiston is moderately more affordable than Auburn, with a 5.1% lower cost of living index. Auburn scores 86 compared to 82 for Lewiston, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Auburn can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Auburn is $983/month compared to $954/month in Lewiston — a 3% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Lewiston is more affordable at $214,200 median vs $254,600.

Median household income in Auburn is $66,552 compared to $56,558 in Lewiston (+17.7%). While Auburn is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Auburn spend roughly 17.7% of their income on rent, less than the 20.2% in Lewiston.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (45.7°F vs 45.7°F). Lewiston receives more rainfall at 50" per year compared to 50" in Auburn.