Question 1

What is the cost of living in Lewiston, ID-WA?

Accepted Answer

Lewiston, ID-WA's overall price level (BEA Regional Price Parity) is 91.16, where 100 equals the U.S. average. That means everyday goods, services, and housing cost about 8.8% less than the national average. HUD's Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom is $1,220/month.

Question 2

What is the average salary in Lewiston, ID-WA?

Accepted Answer

Across the 100 BLS-tracked occupation categories with published data in Lewiston, ID-WA, the average median wage is $72,825. The single highest-paying occupation here is Chief Executives at $176,030/year (BLS OEWS).

Question 3

What are the highest-paying jobs in Lewiston?

Accepted Answer

Based on BLS OEWS data, the top-paying occupations in Lewiston, ID-WA are: 1) Chief Executives at $176,030; 2) Industrial Production Managers at $157,500; 3) Pharmacists at $148,110; 4) Computer and Information Systems Managers at $139,990; 5) Sales Managers at $131,630. Click any occupation above to see the full wage breakdown (10th to 90th percentile).

Question 4

How much does it cost to rent a 2-bedroom apartment in Lewiston?

Accepted Answer

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development's Fair Market Rent (FMR) for a 2-bedroom unit in Lewiston, ID-WA is $1,220/month. FMR is the rent level HUD uses to administer housing assistance and reflects the 40th percentile of standard-quality rentals, updated annually.

Question 5

Where does AffordMap's Lewiston data come from?

Accepted Answer

Salary figures come from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey. Cost of living comes from the Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities (RPP). Rent comes from HUD Fair Market Rents. All three are federal datasets, updated annually, and free to use. AffordMap pairs them so you can see what a salary actually buys after local costs.

Rank	Occupation	Category	Median salary	Hourly
41	Buyers and Purchasing Agents	Business & Finance	$70K	$33.7/hr
42	Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines	Repair & Maintenance	$70K	$33.47/hr
43	Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors	Community & Social	$69K	$33.27/hr
44	Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses	Healthcare	$66K	$31.94/hr
45	Human Resources Specialists	Business & Finance	$66K	$31.73/hr
46	Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists	Community & Social	$65K	$31.17/hr
47	Business Operations Specialists, All Other	Business & Finance	$65K	$31.11/hr
48	Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education	Education	$65K	N/A
49	First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers	Office & Admin	$65K	$31.05/hr
50	Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants	Office & Admin	$64K	$30.79/hr

Top Paying Jobs in Lewiston, ID-WA

Highest paying careers in Lewiston

Affordability snapshot: Lewiston