Jerome, ID vs Lewiston, ID

Jerome is moderately more affordable than Lewiston, with a 8.2% lower cost of living index. Jerome scores 76 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 Jerome is $900/month compared to $938/month in Lewiston — a 4% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Jerome is more affordable at $214,900 median vs $290,900.

Median household income in Jerome is $65,343 compared to $71,047 in Lewiston (-8%). The higher salaries in Lewiston partially offset the cost difference, but don't fully close the gap. Looking at affordability, residents of Jerome spend roughly 16.5% of their income on rent, more than the 15.8% in Lewiston.