Brunswick, ME vs Lewiston, ME

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. Lewiston is 26.3% cheaper than Brunswick. With a cost index of 82 vs 103, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from Lewiston to Brunswick should plan for substantially higher expenses across most categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Brunswick is $1,300/month compared to $954/month in Lewiston — a 36% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Lewiston is more affordable at $214,200 median vs $333,500.

Median household income in Brunswick is $68,190 compared to $56,558 in Lewiston (+20.6%). The higher salaries in Brunswick partially offset the cost difference, but don't fully close the gap. Looking at affordability, residents of Brunswick spend roughly 22.9% of their income on rent, more 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 Brunswick.