Kingston, RI Cost Of Living
Kingston's Overall Cost Of Living
Higher Than The National Average
In Rhode Island
In America
What is the cost of living in Kingston, RI?
According to the most recent data on the cost of living, Kingston has an overall cost of living index of 129 which is 1.3x higher than the national index of 100.
Compared to only Rhode Island, Kingston has a cost of living index that's 1.1x higher than Rhode Island's index of 117.
The standard of living in Kingston ranks as #5,224 most affordable out of the 6,418 places we measured in Rhode Island. By definition, that implies Kingston ranks as the #1,195 most expensive place in the Ocean State.
Kingston Cost Of Living Vs. Rhode Island
| Living Expense | Kingston | Rhode Island | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 129 | 117 | 100 | |
| Services | 117 | 118 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 112 | 108 | 100 | |
| Health | 108 | 108 | 100 | |
| Housing | 156 | 118 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 107 | 104 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 125 | 127 | 100 | |
Kingston, RI Housing Cost Breakdown
Housing swings affordability the most between places in Rhode Island, so we broke down the statistics around housing costs into more detail. It's also important to consider median household incomes to make apples-to-apples comparisons across locations.
Home and income come data comes from the most recent US Census ACS 2014-2018.
Median Home Value
Median Rent
Median Income
| Statistic | Kingston | Rhode Island | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $372,100 | $276,600 | $229,800 |
| Median Rent | $1,545 | $1,031 | $1,096 |
| Median Income | $112,344 | $70,305 | $64,994 |
| Home Value To Income | 3.3x | 3.9x | 3.5x |
| Rent To Monthly Income | 0.17x | 0.18x | 0.2x |
Detailed Kingston Services Costs Vs. Rhode Island
| Item | Kingston | Rhode Island |
|---|---|---|
| Shampoo | $0.96 | $1.06 |
| Movie | $12.75 | $10.68 |
| Bowling | $19.67 | $14.67 |
Detailed Kingston Groceries Costs Vs. Rhode Island
| Item | Kingston | Rhode Island |
|---|---|---|
| Ground Beef | $3.82 | $4.22 |
| Fried Chicken | $1.75 | $1.39 |
| Milk | $2.52 | $2.05 |
Detailed Kingston Health Costs Vs. Rhode Island
| Item | Kingston | Rhode Island |
|---|---|---|
| Haircut | $24.44 | $18.62 |
| Beauty Salon | $48.53 | $39.05 |
| Toothpaste | $2.53 | $2.34 |
Detailed Kingston Transportation Costs Vs. Rhode Island
| Item | Kingston | Rhode Island |
|---|---|---|
| Potatoes | $4.11 | $3.29 |
| Pizza | $10.49 | $10.62 |
| Beer | $10.32 | $9.38 |
| Optometrist | $131.39 | $108.57 |
| Doctor | $157.87 | $116.17 |
| Dentist | $92.75 | $99.13 |
Detailed Kingston Utilities Costs Vs. Rhode Island
| Item | Kingston | Rhode Island |
|---|---|---|
| Gasoline | $2.15 | $2.22 |
| Tire Balancing | $62.0 | $50.07 |
| All Electricity | $240.57 | $167.67 |
| Phone | $189.01 | $175.64 |
Kingston SnackAbility
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Cost Of Living In Cities Around Kingston
| City | Population | Cost Of Living | Vs. Kingston |
|---|---|---|---|
| Newport, RI | 24,697 | 137 | 1.1x |
| Newport East, RI | 11,289 | 126 | 1.0x |
| Pawcatuck, CT | 5,024 | 119 | 0.9x |
