Lewiston, ME at a glance
Median household income
$55,393$4,616 per month · U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-YearHow much rent can you afford in Lewiston, ME?
HUD’s fair market rent for each size, against what a typical household here earns. Change the income to see yours.
How much is rent in Lewiston, ME? By bedroom, 2026
HUD's fiscal 2026 Fair Market Rents for Lewiston-Auburn, ME MSA, with the income each one takes if rent stays under 30% of it.
| Unit Size | Monthly Rent | Annual Rent | 30% Rule Min. Income | % of Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio / Efficiency | $1,140 | $13,680 | $45,600 | 24.7% |
| 1-Bedroom Apartment | $1,218 | $14,616 | $48,720 | 26.4% |
| 2-Bedroom ApartmentBenchmark | $1,586 | $19,032 | $63,440 | 34.4% |
| 3-Bedroom Home | $2,050 | $24,600 | $82,000 | 44.4% |
| 4-Bedroom Home | $2,305 | $27,660 | $92,200 | 49.9% |
What a typical income covers in Lewiston, ME
The 50/30/20 rule applied to the local median of $55,393 a year ($4,616 a month before tax).
What $55,393 leaves after Maine taxes
Federal income tax, Social Security, Medicare and Maine tax on the local median income. Change the salary to see yours.
Rent, jobs and pay in Maine
Living in Lewiston, ME: common questions
What is the median household income in Lewiston, ME?
According to the latest U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year survey, the median household income in Lewiston, ME is $55,393 per year (approximately $4,616 per month).
What is the average rent in Lewiston, ME?
The closest official figure is HUD's Fair Market Rent for 2026: $1,140 for a studio, $1,218 for one bedroom, $1,586 for two, $2,050 for three and $2,305 for four, utilities included.
It is not an average of listings. HUD sets it at the rent 40% of recent movers paid or less for a standard unit, so a new lease on a nicer place will usually cost more.
Is Lewiston, ME expensive to live in?
Prices there run 5.3% below the U.S. average. BEA's regional price parity for the metro area is 94.7, where the U.S. is 100. Rent moves the number most: housing is where places differ, while goods cost about the same everywhere.
How much do you need to earn to comfortably afford rent in Lewiston, ME?
To keep a $1,586 two-bedroom under 30% of gross income, a household needs about $63,440 a year, or $5,287 a month. That is 115% of what the typical household in Lewiston, ME earns.
How much do you need to live comfortably in Lewiston, ME?
On the local median income of $55,393 ($4,616 a month before tax), the 50/30/20 rule leaves $2,308 a month for needs like rent, utilities and groceries, $1,385 for everything else and $923 for savings or debt. A two-bedroom at $1,586 takes 69% of the needs share.
How much is the electric bill in Lewiston, ME?
Homes in Maine paid 29.6¢ per kWh on average (EIA). At 900 kWh a month, a typical use, that is about $266. Your bill depends mostly on heating and cooling.