Auburn is the twin city to Lewiston (separated by the Androscoggin River) and shares many of the same residential and economic patterns. It offers a somewhat more suburban/rural fringe feel compared to Lewiston proper, depending on which part of Auburn you’re in. Housing includes single-family detached homes, some newer developments on the outskirts, and older downtown homes. The regional home price levels mirror Lewiston’s, generally in the $300,000-350,000 median range for existing homes. Building new would likely estimate around $200-300 per square foot, so a 2,000 sq ft new home might run $400,000-600,000+ depending on lot. Because it is close to Lewiston and shares many amenities, for many purposes the “largest nearest city” is Lewiston.