Abington, MA vs Kingston, MA

Kingston is moderately more affordable than Abington, with a 5.3% lower cost of living index. Abington scores 128 compared to 121 for Kingston, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Abington can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Abington is $1,547/month compared to $1,298/month in Kingston — a 19% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Kingston has cheaper rent, Abington actually has lower median home values ($516,300 vs $529,400).

Median household income in Abington is $119,787 compared to $130,179 in Kingston (-8%). Kingston offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Abington spend roughly 15.5% of their income on rent, more than the 12% in Kingston.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (49.7°F vs 50°F). Abington receives more rainfall at 53.3" per year compared to 48" in Kingston.