Kingston, MA vs Newburyport, MA

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. Kingston is 18.8% cheaper than Newburyport. With a cost index of 121 vs 149, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from Kingston to Newburyport should plan for substantially higher expenses across most categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Kingston is $1,298/month compared to $1,511/month in Newburyport — a 14% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Kingston is more affordable at $529,400 median vs $792,400.

Median household income in Kingston is $130,179 compared to $144,259 in Newburyport (-9.8%). The higher salaries in Newburyport partially offset the cost difference, but don't fully close the gap. Looking at affordability, residents of Kingston spend roughly 12% of their income on rent, less than the 12.6% in Newburyport.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (50°F vs 50.1°F). Kingston receives more rainfall at 48" per year compared to 40.9" in Newburyport.