Kingston, MO vs La Grange, MO

Kingston is moderately more affordable than La Grange, with a 5.1% lower cost of living index. Kingston scores 55 compared to 58 for La Grange, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of La Grange can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Kingston is $563/month compared to $625/month in La Grange — a 10% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Kingston is more affordable at $67,900 median vs $88,500.

Median household income in Kingston is $35,833 compared to $55,000 in La Grange (-34.8%). While La Grange 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 18.9% of their income on rent, more than the 13.6% in La Grange.