Cost of living in the Lewiston Metro Area
2 counties across ID and WA. Population: 64,901.
Last updated May 22, 2026
Rent in the Lewiston Metro Area
Average rent across the Lewiston metro area, weighted by county population.
Source: HUD FMR + ACS (population-weighted metro average)
Income and earnings in the Lewiston Metro Area
Earnings data averaged across all 2 counties.
Source: ACS (population-weighted metro average)
Home values in the Lewiston Metro Area
Average home values and annual property tax across the metro.
Source: ACS (population-weighted metro average)
Energy costs in the Lewiston Metro Area
Residential electricity and natural gas estimates.
Source: EIA (state averages applied per county, weighted)
All 2 counties in the Lewiston Metro Area
The Lewiston metro area includes 2 counties across ID and WA. Sorted by population.
- Nez Perce County ID$3,000/moPop42,477 Rent$921/mo Income$71,466/yrNez Perce County ID 42,477 $921/mo $71,466/yr $3,000/mo
- Asotin County WA$2,782/moPop22,424 Rent$921/mo Income$69,107/yrAsotin County WA 22,424 $921/mo $69,107/yr $2,782/mo
Compare counties in the Lewiston Metro Area
Put two counties side by side to see how rent, taxes and everyday costs stack up across the metro.
Open comparison toolFrequently asked questions about the Lewiston Metro Area
Common questions about cost of living in the metro area.
What is the cost of living in the Lewiston Metro Area?
The estimated average cost of living in the Lewiston metro area is approximately $2,925 per month for a single person. This is a population-weighted average across the 2 counties that make up the metro area.
What is the average rent in the Lewiston Metro Area?
The average one-bedroom rent across the Lewiston metro area is $921 per month, based on HUD Fair Market Rent data weighted by county population.
What is the cheapest county in the Lewiston Metro Area?
Asotin County, WA is the most affordable county in the Lewiston metro area at approximately $2,782 per month for a single person.
What is the most expensive county in the Lewiston Metro Area?
Nez Perce County, ID is the most expensive county in the Lewiston metro area at approximately $3,000 per month for a single person.
How many counties are in the Lewiston Metro Area?
The Lewiston metro area covers 2 counties across ID and WA. The five largest by population are Nez Perce County, Asotin County.
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About this data
All figures come from official U.S. government sources. Metro-area averages are population-weighted across constituent counties using Census ACS population estimates.