Cedar Crest, MA vs Kingston, MA

Kingston is moderately more affordable than Cedar Crest, with a 5.7% lower cost of living index. Cedar Crest scores 128 compared to 121 for Kingston, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Cedar Crest can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

When it comes to buying, median home values in Cedar Crest are $606,500 compared to $529,400 in Kingston, a 15% gap.

Median household income in Cedar Crest is $175,313 compared to $130,179 in Kingston (+34.7%). While Cedar Crest is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income.

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