Honesdale, PA vs Kingston, PA

Kingston is moderately more affordable than Honesdale, with a 8.2% lower cost of living index. Honesdale scores 81 compared to 75 for Kingston, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Honesdale can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Honesdale is $1,094/month compared to $960/month in Kingston — a 14% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Kingston is more affordable at $164,200 median vs $180,600.

Median household income in Honesdale is $38,469 compared to $53,885 in Kingston (-28.6%). Kingston offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Honesdale spend roughly 34.1% of their income on rent, more than the 21.4% in Kingston. The Kingston ratio exceeds the commonly recommended 30% threshold, which can put pressure on household budgets.