Kingston, NJ vs Newport, NJ

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. Newport is 21.9% cheaper than Kingston. With a cost index of 97 vs 119, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from Newport to Kingston should plan for substantially higher expenses across most categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Kingston is $1,589/month compared to $1,594/month in Newport — a 0% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Kingston has cheaper rent, Newport actually has lower median home values ($197,500 vs $380,200).

Median household income in Kingston is $86,712 compared to $64,327 in Newport (+34.8%). 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 22% of their income on rent, less than the 29.7% in Newport.