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Lewiston, ID Utility & Living Guide
Utilities, housing, taxes, cost of living, and local insights — everything residents and families need.
Monthly Utility Costs
$110/mo
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$40/mo
$20/mo
$60/mo
Housing Market
| Rent & Property | |
|---|---|
| 1 Bedroom | $900/mo |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1200/mo |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1600/mo |
| Median Home Price | $280,000 |
| Property Tax Rate | 1.1% |
| Avg Childcare/mo | $800 |
The housing market in Lewiston is relatively affordable, with a mix of older and newer homes available. Rentals are also available, though options may be limited. The city is seeing some growth, which could impact housing prices in the future.
Cost of Living
94
-6% below national average
95
88
105
$800
Tax Rates
| Tax Overview | |
|---|---|
| Total Sales Tax | 6% |
| Property Tax Rate | 1.1% |
| <p>State 6% + No County or City tax</p> | |
Idaho has a state income tax with rates ranging from 1.125% to 6.925%, but there are no local income taxes in Lewiston
Family & Relocation
55
7/10
$800/mo
City Pulse
Lewiston has limited public transit options, but the city is relatively walkable and bikeable, with some stroller-friendly paths and parks
- Hells Gate State Park
- Clearwater River
- Lewis-Clark State College
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📰 Live Local News
Lewiston has regulations regarding zoning, building permits, and business licenses, which are managed by the City Planning Department
Financial Tools
- Income Tax CalculatorEstimate take-home pay by state
- Mortgage CalculatorMonthly payment estimator
- Affordability CalculatorHow much home can you afford?
- Childcare Cost EstimatorCompare daycare costs by city
- Retirement PlannerRetirement readiness check
- Car Lease CalculatorMonthly lease payment estimator
- Savings CalculatorGrow your emergency fund
- City Comparison ToolCompare cities side by side
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📊 Lewiston — Census & Demographic Data
Official data from the US Census Bureau, American Community Survey.
☀️ Seasonal Utility Costs
Utility costs in Lewiston tend to be higher in the winter due to heating needs, with average bills increasing by about 20% from December to February. In contrast, summer months see lower utility bills, with a decrease of around 10% from June to August.
🏛️ Local Tax Details
The property tax millage rate in Lewiston is around 1.1%, with no local surtaxes. However, residents should check the specific tax rates for their ZIP code, as rates can vary slightly.
👶 Family & Stroller Friendliness
6, Lewiston has decent sidewalk quality and several parks, but elevator access in public transit is limited, and more family infrastructure, such as playgrounds and kid-friendly amenities, could be added to enhance the city's stroller-friendliness
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