Burley, ID vs Lewiston, ID

Burley is moderately more affordable than Lewiston, with a 6.3% lower cost of living index. Burley scores 78 compared to 83 for Lewiston, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Lewiston can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Burley is $920/month compared to $938/month in Lewiston — a 2% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Burley is more affordable at $213,700 median vs $290,900.

Median household income in Burley is $63,315 compared to $71,047 in Lewiston (-10.9%). While Lewiston is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Burley spend roughly 17.4% of their income on rent, more than the 15.8% in Lewiston.