Kingston, OH vs West Hill, OH

West Hill is moderately more affordable than Kingston, with a 11.3% lower cost of living index. Kingston scores 65 compared to 58 for West Hill, 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 $667/month compared to $729/month in West Hill — a 9% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Kingston has cheaper rent, West Hill actually has lower median home values ($72,800 vs $138,700).

Median household income in Kingston is $40,609 compared to $43,947 in West Hill (-7.6%). West Hill offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Kingston spend roughly 19.7% of their income on rent, less than the 19.9% in West Hill.