Kingston, NY vs New Windsor, NY

Kingston is moderately more affordable than New Windsor, with a 13.4% lower cost of living index. Kingston scores 98 compared to 113 for New Windsor, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of New Windsor can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Kingston is $1,323/month compared to $1,579/month in New Windsor — a 16% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Kingston is more affordable at $277,900 median vs $324,300.

Median household income in Kingston is $65,413 compared to $85,755 in New Windsor (-23.7%). While New Windsor 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 24.3% of their income on rent, more than the 22.1% in New Windsor.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (48.6°F vs 49.4°F). Kingston receives more rainfall at 45.8" per year compared to 41" in New Windsor.