Zip 12401 (Kingston, NY) Cost of Living


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Kingston cost of living score
110.6
More expensive
10.6% higher
than the US average
9.0% lower
than the New York average
Kingston (zip 12401), New York gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 110.6, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 10.6% higher than the U.S. average and 9.0% higher than the average for New York.

Zip 12401 (Kingston, NY)

Housing costs in Kingston?
A typical home costs $307,700, which is 9.0% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 25.6% less expensive than the average New York home, at $413,600. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Kingston costs $1,530 per month, which is 21.9% cheaper than the national average of $1,960 and 2.0% more than the state average of $1,500.

Can I afford Kingston?
To live comfortably in Kingston (zip 12401), New York, a minimum annual income of $59,040 for a family, and $47,200 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Kingston?
The cost of living in 12401 Kingston, NY is relatively affordable compared to other areas in the Hudson Valley region. The overall cost of living index score for this area is 87.6 which is lower than the national average of 100. Compared to nearby cities such as Poughkeepsie, which has a cost of living index score of 108, it is much more affordable to live in Kingston. Rent costs tend to be more reasonable in this area as well, with one-bedroom apartments averaging around $1,000 per month and two-bedroom apartments averaging around $1200 per month. Additionally, property taxes are significantly lower than other parts of the Hudson Valley region and prices for goods and services are generally on par with the national average. All things considered, living in 12401 Kingston can be a great choice for those who want a reasonably priced place to call home.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesKingstonNew YorkUnited States
  110.6121.5100.0
  101.9103.8100
  125.5120.7100.0
  92.8127.9100.0
  $307,700$413,600$338,100
  125.4%115.9%100.0%
  101.4140.7100.0
  137.5121.8100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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Over 15 years ago

I'm sorry to burst anyone's bubble, but I think you've got certain priorities out of order. True, Kingston has lots of great stuff to do, and is very convenient to  More

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Kingston is a very mixed small city. It has absolutely beautiful architecture and boasts some pretty impressive history. It was settled by the Dutch back in the 1600s  More

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