Cost of Living in Lewiston, ME
Cost indexes, living wages, and fair market rents — 2024 Data
Cost of Living Overview
Overall Index
97.6
100 = national avg
-2.4 vs national average
Living Wage (1 Adult)
$42,949
per year
Living Wage (Family of 4)
$101,517
per year
Cost Index by Category
Housing110.7
Food93.2
Transportation84.3
Healthcare94.6
Utilities98.1
100 = national average. Higher = more expensive.
Fair Market Rent
Source: HUD1 Bedroom
$1,218
per month
2 Bedroom
$1,586
per month
The overall cost of living index in Lewiston is 97.6, which is 2.4% below the national average. Housing costs are above the national average at an index of 110.7. A single adult needs to earn approximately $42,949 per year to cover basic expenses.