salaryRent here is among the lowest 10% of all U.S. cities. A typical house costs under 3 years of household income, which is easy by U.S. standards. Most homes (77.8%) are owned, so rentals can be hard to find.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $30,120 a year. That is $14 an hour at a full-time job.
Is rent cheaper than other Tennessee cities?
Yes. Rent here is cheaper than in most of Tennessee. It is number 10 of 114 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Kingston?
Share of households by yearly income. 23.8% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Kingston
| Size | Kingston | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | $679 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $703 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,339 | $1,698 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Kingston overall?
Everyday prices in Tennessee overall are 8% below the U.S. average (index 91.9, U.S. = 100).
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024. City-level data is not published for Kingston, so the Tennessee 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 $773 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $220,000 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $22,000 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Kingston, TN?
Renting in Kingston costs a median of about $753 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Tennessee median is $1,279.
How much do I need to make to live in Kingston?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $30,120 a year, or $14 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Kingston cheap or expensive?
Kingston is rated Cheap: rent takes 11.7% of the typical household income of $77,301. It ranks 10th cheapest of 114 Tennessee cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Kingston?
The median homeowner in Kingston pays $1,458 a year in property taxes, about 0.66% of the median home value.
Is Kingston more expensive than the national average?
Overall prices in Tennessee are 8% 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 $220,000, about 2.8 times the typical yearly household income.
6,224 people live in Kingston. Numbers are typical (middle) values.