Lewiston, ID vs Post Falls, ID

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. Lewiston is 23.7% cheaper than Post Falls. With a cost index of 83 vs 109, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from Lewiston to Post Falls should plan for substantially higher expenses across most categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Lewiston is $938/month compared to $1,313/month in Post Falls — a 29% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Lewiston is more affordable at $290,900 median vs $425,100.

Median household income in Lewiston is $71,047 compared to $73,313 in Post Falls (-3.1%). Post Falls 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 15.8% of their income on rent, less than the 21.5% in Post Falls.