Lewiston, NY vs Spencer, NY

Spencer is moderately more affordable than Lewiston, with a 12.4% lower cost of living index. Lewiston scores 84 compared to 75 for Spencer, 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 $1,082/month compared to $1,034/month in Spencer — a 5% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Spencer is more affordable at $139,200 median vs $222,700.

Median household income in Lewiston is $69,583 compared to $50,682 in Spencer (+37.3%). 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 18.7% of their income on rent, less than the 24.5% in Spencer.