Easton, PA vs Kingston, PA

Kingston is moderately more affordable than Easton, with a 13.7% lower cost of living index. Easton scores 86 compared to 75 for Kingston, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Easton can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Easton is $1,223/month compared to $960/month in Kingston — a 27% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Kingston is more affordable at $164,200 median vs $169,200.

Median household income in Easton is $63,775 compared to $53,885 in Kingston (+18.4%). While Easton is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Easton spend roughly 23% of their income on rent, more than the 21.4% in Kingston.