salaryRent is higher than in 66% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 4.3 years of household income.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $77,560 a year. That is $37 an hour at a full-time job.
Is rent cheaper than other New York cities?
Yes. Rent here is cheaper than in most of New York. It is number 137 of 343 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Kingston?
Share of households by yearly income. 25.0% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Kingston
| Size | Kingston | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,314 | $1,338 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,360 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,847 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,024 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,061 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Kingston overall?
Everyday prices in the Kingston metro area are 1% above the U.S. average (index 100.7, U.S. = 100).
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024.
Taxes and bills in Kingston
Life in Kingston
What jobs pay in Kingston
| Job | Median pay | Rent / pay |
|---|---|---|
| Nurse Practitioner | $151,370 | 15.4% |
| Physician Assistant | $150,470 | 15.5% |
| Pharmacist | $142,360 | 16.3% |
| Software Developer | $124,300 | 18.7% |
| Lawyer | $115,280 | 20.2% |
| Civil Engineer | $110,610 | 21.0% |
| Computer Systems Analyst | $101,700 | 22.9% |
| Registered Nurse | $101,030 | 23.0% |
| Operations Manager | $99,970 | 23.3% |
| Dental Hygienist | $98,880 | 23.5% |
| Elementary School Teacher | $97,920 | 23.8% |
| Accountant | $80,560 | 28.9% |
| Plumber | $70,190 | 33.2% |
| Electrician | $69,440 | 33.5% |
| Police Officer | $68,730 | 33.9% |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | $65,650 | 35.4% |
| Market Research Analyst | $62,710 | 37.1% |
| HVAC Technician | $61,470 | 37.9% |
| Carpenter | $61,140 | 38.1% |
| Truck Driver | $59,830 | 38.9% |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $46,440 | 50.1% |
| Nursing Assistant | $44,710 | 52.0% |
| Customer Service Representative | $43,680 | 53.3% |
| Restaurant Cook | $43,150 | 53.9% |
| Medical Assistant | $42,620 | 54.6% |
| Warehouse Worker | $39,420 | 59.0% |
| Retail Salesperson | $36,530 | 63.7% |
| Cashier | $34,770 | 66.9% |
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Kingston?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $250 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $315,500 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $31,550 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Kingston, NY?
Renting in Kingston costs a median of about $1,939 a month in 2026, including utilities. The New York median is $2,177.
How much do I need to make to live in Kingston?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $77,560 a year, or $37 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Kingston cheap or expensive?
Kingston is rated Expensive: rent takes 31.6% of the typical household income of $73,539. It ranks 137th cheapest of 343 New York cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Kingston?
The median homeowner in Kingston pays $5,935 a year in property taxes, about 1.88% of the median home value.
Is Kingston more expensive than the national average?
Overall prices in the metro area are 1% 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 $315,500, about 4.3 times the typical yearly household income.
23,911 people live in Kingston. Numbers are typical (middle) values.