Lewiston, CA vs Taft, CA

Taft is moderately more affordable than Lewiston, with a 13% lower cost of living index. Lewiston scores 97 compared to 86 for Taft, 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 Lewiston is $1,056/month compared to $989/month in Taft — a 7% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Taft is more affordable at $246,400 median vs $328,900.

Median household income in Lewiston is $58,125 compared to $64,479 in Taft (-9.9%). Taft offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Lewiston spend roughly 21.8% of their income on rent, more than the 18.4% in Taft.

Climate-wise, Taft is notably warmer with an average of 66.2°F compared to 60.4°F in Lewiston. Lewiston receives more rainfall at 47.1" per year compared to 6.4" in Taft.