Kingston, IL vs Le Roy, IL

Le Roy is moderately more affordable than Kingston, with a 12.3% lower cost of living index. Kingston scores 79 compared to 70 for Le Roy, 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 Kingston is $844/month compared to $806/month in Le Roy — a 5% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Le Roy is more affordable at $165,600 median vs $212,300.

Median household income in Kingston is $81,806 compared to $87,500 in Le Roy (-6.5%). Le Roy offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Kingston spend roughly 12.4% of their income on rent, more than the 11.1% in Le Roy.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (49.4°F vs 51.1°F). Le Roy receives more rainfall at 39.6" per year compared to 37.2" in Kingston.