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Is Kingston, PA expensive to live in?

OKRent takes 28 cents of every $1 people earn here.
🏠 Rent per month (2026)$1,39520% lower than U.S. average
💵 Families earn per year (2026)$59,692about $4,974/month · 31% lower than U.S. average
🔑 House price$172,90048% lower than U.S. average

Rent is lower than in 64% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs under 3 years of household income, which is easy by U.S. standards.

How much money do I need?

To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $55,800 a year. That is $27 an hour at a full-time job.

Is rent cheaper than other Pennsylvania cities?

No. Rent here is more expensive than in most of Pennsylvania. It is number 140 of 269 cities from cheapest to most expensive.

Kingston
$1,395
Montgomeryville
$2,199
Washington
$1,073
Pottsville
$970
Coatesville
$1,662
Carnot-Moon
$1,632
Butler
$1,007

How much do households earn in Kingston?

Under $25k
16.9%
$25k–50k
25.4%
$50k–100k
26.4%
$100k–150k
14.1%
$150k+
7.8%

Share of households by yearly income. 21.9% of households earn $100,000 or more.

Rent by apartment size in Kingston

SizeKingstonU.S. average
Studio$773$1,338
1 bedroom$917$1,324
2 bedrooms$1,228$1,509
3 bedrooms$1,379$1,698

Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.

How expensive is Kingston overall?

Everyday prices in Pennsylvania overall are 2% below the U.S. average (index 97.6, U.S. = 100).

Housing
85
Goods (food, clothes…)
99
Utilities
109
Other services
100
U.S. average
100

Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024. City-level data is not published for Kingston, so the Pennsylvania figure is shown.

Taxes and bills in Kingston

🏛️ Property tax$2,628a year · 1.52% of home value · U.S. $3,119
⚡ Electric bill$133a month (typical) · U.S. $156

Life in Kingston

Commute to work21.8 minU.S.: 26.4 min
College degree31.7%U.S.: 35.7%
Own their home52.5%U.S.: 65.2%
Below poverty line18.3%U.S.: 12.5%
Unemployment6.4%U.S.: 5.2%

Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Kingston?

Buying is cheaper month to month: about $195 a month less than renting.

Renting
$1,395
Owning
$1,200

Owning assumes a typical $172,900 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $17,290 for the down payment.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in Kingston, PA?

Renting in Kingston costs a median of about $1,395 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Pennsylvania median is $1,367.

How much do I need to make to live in Kingston?

To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $55,800 a year, or $27 an hour at a full-time job.

Is Kingston cheap or expensive?

Kingston is rated OK: rent takes 28.0% of the typical household income of $59,692. It ranks 140th cheapest of 269 Pennsylvania cities we track.

How much are property taxes in Kingston?

The median homeowner in Kingston pays $2,628 a year in property taxes, about 1.52% of the median home value.

Is Kingston more expensive than the national average?

Overall prices in Pennsylvania are 2% below 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 $172,900, about 2.9 times the typical yearly household income.

13,397 people live in Kingston. Numbers are typical (middle) values.