Kingston, MA vs Somerset, MA

Somerset is moderately more affordable than Kingston, with a 13.2% lower cost of living index. Kingston scores 121 compared to 107 for Somerset, 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 $1,298/month compared to $1,313/month in Somerset — a 1% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Kingston has cheaper rent, Somerset actually has lower median home values ($389,400 vs $529,400).

Median household income in Kingston is $130,179 compared to $111,720 in Somerset (+16.5%). 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 Kingston spend roughly 12% of their income on rent, less than the 14.1% in Somerset.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (50°F vs 50.4°F). Kingston receives more rainfall at 48" per year compared to 45.9" in Somerset.