Poughkeepsie, New York vs. Kingston, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Kingston, New York is 5.2% more expensive than Poughkeepsie, New York.

You would need a salary of $136,722 in Kingston, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Poughkeepsie, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Kingston, New York is more expensive than Poughkeepsie, New York
• Utilitiesare the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Utilities
3% more expensive in Kingston
than in Poughkeepsie, New York
Poughkeepsie, NY vs. Kingston, NY
Compared to Poughkeepsie, Kingston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  5.2% higher
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  1.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  25.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.4% higher
  Commute
  5.3% lower
  Health
  0.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.7% lower