Kingston, IL vs Long Lake, IL

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. Kingston is 19.1% cheaper than Long Lake. With a cost index of 79 vs 97, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from Kingston to Long Lake should plan for substantially higher expenses across most categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Kingston is $844/month compared to $1,529/month in Long Lake — a 45% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Kingston has cheaper rent, Long Lake actually has lower median home values ($185,400 vs $212,300).

Median household income in Kingston is $81,806 compared to $100,824 in Long Lake (-18.9%). The higher salaries in Long Lake partially offset the cost difference, but don't fully close the gap. Looking at affordability, residents of Kingston spend roughly 12.4% of their income on rent, less than the 18.2% in Long Lake.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (49.4°F vs 48.3°F). Kingston receives more rainfall at 37.2" per year compared to 35.3" in Long Lake.