Klamath, CA vs Lewiston, CA

Klamath is moderately more affordable than Lewiston, with a 9% lower cost of living index. Klamath scores 88 compared to 97 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 Klamath is $995/month compared to $1,056/month in Lewiston — a 6% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Klamath is more affordable at $244,500 median vs $328,900.

Median household income in Klamath is $48,250 compared to $58,125 in Lewiston (-17%). 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 Klamath spend roughly 24.7% of their income on rent, more than the 21.8% in Lewiston.

Climate-wise, Lewiston is notably warmer with an average of 60.4°F compared to 52.9°F in Klamath. Klamath receives more rainfall at 58" per year compared to 47.1" in Lewiston.