Lewiston, ID vs Pocatello, ID

Pocatello is moderately more affordable than Lewiston, with a 8.1% lower cost of living index. Lewiston scores 83 compared to 77 for Pocatello, 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 $938/month compared to $861/month in Pocatello — a 9% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Pocatello is more affordable at $240,600 median vs $290,900.

Median household income in Lewiston is $71,047 compared to $57,931 in Pocatello (+22.6%). 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 Lewiston spend roughly 15.8% of their income on rent, less than the 17.8% in Pocatello.