Overall score
Dublin
35.1/100
Lewiston
50.5/100
Dublin for families and beach lifestyle; Lewiston for retirees and investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Dublin
35.1/100
Lewiston
50.5/100
Crime rate
Dublin
38.5 / 1k
Lewiston
22.6 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Dublin
15
Lewiston
4
Population
Dublin
405
Lewiston
3,275
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
Who each suburb suits — composite scores out of 100
Side-by-side scores for every compared metric.
Exact figures for every metric — winner highlighted in bold.
Dublin reads as a beachside smaller community where the coast sets the tone; Lewiston is a more rural mid-sized suburb that rewards people who want room to breathe. Where Dublin is shaped by the coast, Lewiston offers a more landlocked suburban rhythm.
Dublin pulls ahead on walkability and nearby cafés and amenities, whereas Lewiston is the better pick for housing affordability and a quieter safety profile. Dublin generally means more approachable housing costs, while Lewiston leans toward more sought-after housing.
Choose Dublin if you are weighing families and people chasing a beach lifestyle; lean toward Lewiston for retirees and investors.