Lewiston, CA vs Manila, CA

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. Lewiston is 15.6% cheaper than Manila. With a cost index of 97 vs 115, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from Lewiston to Manila should plan for substantially higher expenses across most categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Lewiston is $1,056/month compared to $1,444/month in Manila — a 27% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Lewiston is more affordable at $328,900 median vs $404,000.

Median household income in Lewiston is $58,125 compared to $58,950 in Manila (-1.4%). Manila does offer higher incomes, but the salary premium barely offsets the higher cost of living, leaving residents with a tighter budget. Looking at affordability, residents of Lewiston spend roughly 21.8% of their income on rent, less than the 29.4% in Manila.

Climate-wise, Lewiston is notably warmer with an average of 60.4°F compared to 52.6°F in Manila. Lewiston receives more rainfall at 47.1" per year compared to 40.4" in Manila.