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Cost of living index

Kingston, NY

100.7 / 100

Living in Kingston, NY is 0.7% more expensive than the US average — the #76 of 387 highest nationally.

Median rent: $1,335/mo

Median home value: $315,100

Figures — including the cost index, median rent, and median home value — cover the wider Kingston, NY metropolitan area, not individual neighbourhoods or city boundaries.

Seasonal weather

Winter
37° / 19°F
(3° / -7°C)
10.4 in precip
Spring
59° / 36°F
(15° / 2°C)
10.6 in precip
Summer
80° / 57°F
(27° / 14°C)
12.4 in precip
Fall
62° / 40°F
(17° / 4°C)
12.3 in precip

30-year climate normals (1991–2020) from MILLBROOK 3 W, via NOAA.

What it costs to live in Kingston, NY

The Kingston, NY metro area has an overall price level of 100.7 compared with the national average of 100, meaning everyday costs run about 0.7% higher than a typical US metro. Housing tells the sharper story: at 110.2 it is 10.2% above the national average. Housing rents are often one of the largest sources of difference between metro areas, so this figure can have a significant impact when comparing locations.

Cost breakdown

Overall#76 of 387
100.7
Goods#87 of 387
99.7
Housing rents#66 of 387
110.2
Utilities#46 of 387
133.6
Other services#260 of 387
97.8

Kingston, NY is moved up the most by utilities, at 133.6 vs a US average of 100, while the closest to average is goods.

How Kingston, NY compares

Similar cost: Colorado Springs, CO (100.7)Cheaper: Punta Gorda, FL (100.5)More expensive: Lexington Park, MD (100.8)

Other metros in New York

Albany, NY99.6Binghamton, NY92.9Buffalo, NY95.8Elmira, NY94.4Glens Falls, NY94.9Ithaca, NY103.3Kiryas Joel, NY109.4New York, NY112.6
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Data source

Figures on this page come from the US Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA) Regional Price Parities dataset, 2024 — the most recent year published. An index of 100 marks the national average; a metro above 100 has higher prices than a typical US metro, below 100 lower. Median rent and median home value are from the US Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (ACS) 2023 5-year estimates, and seasonal weather is from NOAA’s 1991–2020 climate normals. These are regional figures only, not a complete personal budget — they don’t account for individual spending habits, taxes, or household circumstances. See the full methodology for how the index and salary-equivalent estimates are calculated.

Compare My City is an independent project and is not operated by, endorsed by, or affiliated with the Bureau of Economic Analysis, the Census Bureau, or NOAA.

Common questions

Is Kingston, NY an expensive place to live?

Kingston, NY has an overall cost-of-living index of 100.7, where 100 is the US average. That makes it about 0.7% more expensive than the country as a whole.

Is housing expensive in Kingston, NY?

Housing rents in Kingston, NY score 110.2 against a US average of 100 — roughly 10.2% above average. Housing rents are often the main driver of differences in overall price levels between metro areas.

How does Kingston, NY compare to the US average cost of living?

Overall prices in Kingston, NY sit at 100.7 versus 100 for the US average, with housing at 110.2. Figures come from the US Bureau of Economic Analysis for 2024.