Lewiston, MN vs Lindstrom, MN

Lewiston is moderately more affordable than Lindstrom, with a 14.1% lower cost of living index. Lewiston scores 80 compared to 93 for Lindstrom, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Lindstrom can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Lewiston is $955/month compared to $954/month in Lindstrom — a 0% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Lindstrom has cheaper rent, Lewiston actually has lower median home values ($211,200 vs $336,800).

Median household income in Lewiston is $96,912 compared to $99,844 in Lindstrom (-2.9%). Lindstrom 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 11.8% of their income on rent, more than the 11.5% in Lindstrom.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (44.8°F vs 43.1°F). Lewiston receives more rainfall at 34.7" per year compared to 33.8" in Lindstrom.