| | New Paltz, NY | Kingston, NY | United States |
| Overall | 110.6 | 110.6 | 100 |
| Food & Groceries | 106.5 | 101.9 | 100 |
| Health | 125.5 | 125.5 | 100 |
| Housing | 61.8 | 106.4 | 100 |
| Median Home Cost | $521,300 | $224,700 | $338,100 |
| Utilities | 11,820.0% | 12,540.0% | 10,000.0% |
| Transportation | 110.7 | 101.3 | 100 |
| Miscellaneous | 137.6 | 137.5 | 100 |
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Reviews for New Paltz 
1 Reviews
I have lived in New Paltz my entire life, but I plan on moving for work.
The good:
Outdoor activities
-Miles and miles of carriage trails for hiking, biking and More
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Reviews for Kingston 
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I was hopeful after the mayoral election in 2011, which also saw a Democrat elected as Alderman for my area, that the new regime would unite the people More
New politics coming to town, huge environmental movement, artist community is very strong, Keegan Ales alone is worth the trip, incredibly inexpensive city properties More
I have lived in Ulster County my entire life. The last 20 years in Kingston. The best part of living here is the change of seasons. It is so beautiful in the fall. More
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