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Cost & Benefits

Lewiston vs Portland

Simple answer

You'd likely save $591 a month in Lewiston.

Typical rent is $1,577 in Portland and $986 in Lewiston. This is the Census typical rent, not a promise about your lease.

Lewiston

Maine

Typical rent
$986
Typical pay
$55,393 a year
2-bedroom fair rent
$1,677
Price index
94.7 (metro)

Portland

Maine

Typical rent
$1,577
Typical pay
$79,540 a year
2-bedroom fair rent
Not matched
Price index
97.0 (state)

Benefits after a move

Lewiston and Portland are in the same state, so the benefit rules do not change when you move between them.