Elmwood Place, OH vs Kingston, OH

Elmwood Place is moderately more affordable than Kingston, with a 10.6% lower cost of living index. Elmwood Place scores 58 compared to 65 for Kingston, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Kingston can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Elmwood Place is $663/month compared to $667/month in Kingston — a 1% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Elmwood Place is more affordable at $58,300 median vs $138,700.

Median household income in Elmwood Place is $39,980 compared to $40,609 in Kingston (-1.5%). Kingston does offer higher incomes, but the salary premium barely offsets the higher cost of living, leaving residents with a tighter budget. Looking at affordability, residents of Elmwood Place spend roughly 19.9% of their income on rent, more than the 19.7% in Kingston.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (54.8°F vs 52.2°F). Elmwood Place receives more rainfall at 43.4" per year compared to 40.3" in Kingston.