Kingston, MA Cost of Living


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How much do I need to live in Kingston, Massachusetts?
$8,790 / month
for a family, 62.8% more expensive than the national average A total of $105,480 for the year for a family.
$5,733 / month
for a single person, 20.3% more expensive than the national average A total of $68,800 for the year for a single person.

Kingston cost of living score
131.3
More expensive
31.3% higher
than the US average
3.0% higher
than the Massachusetts average
Kingston, Massachusetts gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 131.3, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 31.3% higher than the U.S. average and 3.0% lower than the average for Massachusetts.

Kingston, MA

Housing costs in Kingston?
A typical home costs $551,000, which is 63.0% more expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 1.1% less expensive than the average Massachusetts home, at $557,300. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Kingston costs $2,150 per month, which is 50.3% more than the national average of $1,430 and close to the state average of $2,140.

Can I afford Kingston?
To live comfortably in Kingston, Massachusetts, a minimum annual income of $105,480 for a family, and $68,800 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Kingston?
Living in Kingston, MA is relatively affordable. According to BestPlaces's Cost of Living Index, the city has an overall index score of 71.81 which is lower than the United States average of 100. Housing and groceries are particularly inexpensive in comparison with other parts of the country, as the housing index is 56.04 and the groceries index is 99.12. This makes Kingston a good choice for those looking for more affordability while still enjoying all that Massachusetts has to offer. Additionally, the cost of transportation in Kingston is quite low with an index score of 74.09 and utilities are also reasonably priced with an index score of 86.20, making living in Kingston even more attractive financially.
   Cost of living score
       Higher than 100 is more expensive than the national average.
       Lower than 100 is less expensive.
     CategoriesKingstonMassachusettsUnited States
    Unlock127.5100.0
  108.6  Unlock100.0
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  182.3  Unlock100.0
    Unlock$557,300$338,100
  114.7  Unlock100.0
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  139.5  Unlock100.0

   100=National Average

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