Fircrest, WA vs Kingston, WA

Kingston is moderately more affordable than Fircrest, with a 12.4% lower cost of living index. Fircrest scores 129 compared to 115 for Kingston, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Fircrest can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Fircrest is $1,459/month compared to $1,338/month in Kingston — a 9% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Kingston is more affordable at $448,600 median vs $554,600.

Median household income in Fircrest is $107,781 compared to $99,345 in Kingston (+8.5%). The higher salaries in Fircrest partially offset the cost difference, but don't fully close the gap. Looking at affordability, residents of Fircrest spend roughly 16.2% of their income on rent, less than the 16.2% in Kingston.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (51.9°F vs 51.4°F). Fircrest receives more rainfall at 42" per year compared to 33.4" in Kingston.