Kasota, MN vs Lewiston, MN

Kasota is moderately more affordable than Lewiston, with a 12.3% lower cost of living index. Kasota scores 70 compared to 80 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 Kasota is $643/month compared to $955/month in Lewiston — a 33% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Kasota is more affordable at $171,400 median vs $211,200.

Median household income in Kasota is $70,200 compared to $96,912 in Lewiston (-27.6%). 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 Kasota spend roughly 11% of their income on rent, less than the 11.8% in Lewiston.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (46.7°F vs 44.8°F). Lewiston receives more rainfall at 34.7" per year compared to 30.6" in Kasota.