salaryRent is higher than in 56% of U.S. cities. Household incomes are higher than in 92% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 3.6 years of household income. Commutes are long, about 37.8 minutes each way. Most homes (83.6%) are owned, so rentals can be hard to find.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $70,760 a year. That is $34 an hour at a full-time job.
Is rent cheaper than other Massachusetts cities?
Yes. Rent here is cheaper than in most of Massachusetts. It is number 36 of 123 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Kingston?
Share of households by yearly income. 56.3% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Kingston
| Size | Kingston | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | $1,285 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,857 | $1,509 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Kingston overall?
Everyday prices in Massachusetts overall are 6% above the U.S. average (index 105.8, U.S. = 100).
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024. City-level data is not published for Kingston, so the Massachusetts figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Kingston
Life in Kingston
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Kingston?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $2,324 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $589,900 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $58,990 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Kingston, MA?
Renting in Kingston costs a median of about $1,769 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Massachusetts median is $2,331.
How much do I need to make to live in Kingston?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $70,760 a year, or $34 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Kingston cheap or expensive?
Kingston is rated Cheap: rent takes 13.0% of the typical household income of $162,731. It ranks 36th cheapest of 123 Massachusetts cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Kingston?
The median homeowner in Kingston pays $6,660 a year in property taxes, about 1.13% of the median home value.
Is Kingston more expensive than the national average?
Overall prices in Massachusetts are 6% above the U.S. average, according to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
How much does a house cost in Kingston?
The median home value in Kingston is $589,900, about 3.6 times the typical yearly household income.
5,910 people live in Kingston. Numbers are typical (middle) values.