Lewiston, CA vs Point Arena, CA

Lewiston is moderately more affordable than Point Arena, with a 11.6% lower cost of living index. Lewiston scores 97 compared to 110 for Point Arena, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Point Arena can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Lewiston is $1,056/month compared to $1,201/month in Point Arena — a 12% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Lewiston is more affordable at $328,900 median vs $431,300.

Median household income in Lewiston is $58,125 compared to $105,726 in Point Arena (-45%). While Point Arena is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Lewiston spend roughly 21.8% of their income on rent, more than the 13.6% in Point Arena.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (60.4°F vs 59.8°F). Lewiston receives more rainfall at 47.1" per year compared to 34.8" in Point Arena.