Lewiston, ID vs Moscow, ID

Lewiston is moderately more affordable than Moscow, with a 6.2% lower cost of living index. Lewiston scores 83 compared to 89 for Moscow, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Moscow can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Lewiston is $938/month compared to $902/month in Moscow — a 4% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Moscow has cheaper rent, Lewiston actually has lower median home values ($290,900 vs $352,000).

Median household income in Lewiston is $71,047 compared to $56,497 in Moscow (+25.8%). Lewiston 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 15.8% of their income on rent, less than the 19.2% in Moscow.