Fulton, IL vs Kingston, IL

Fulton is moderately more affordable than Kingston, with a 7.7% lower cost of living index. Fulton scores 73 compared to 79 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 Fulton is $956/month compared to $844/month in Kingston — a 13% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Kingston has cheaper rent, Fulton actually has lower median home values ($124,400 vs $212,300).

Median household income in Fulton is $42,452 compared to $81,806 in Kingston (-48.1%). While Kingston is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Fulton spend roughly 27% of their income on rent, more than the 12.4% in Kingston.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (49.9°F vs 49.4°F). Kingston receives more rainfall at 37.2" per year compared to 36.2" in Fulton.