Kingston, PA vs Williamsport, PA

Williamsport is moderately more affordable than Kingston, with a 8.1% lower cost of living index. Kingston scores 75 compared to 70 for Williamsport, 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 $960/month compared to $825/month in Williamsport — a 16% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Williamsport is more affordable at $146,500 median vs $164,200.

Median household income in Kingston is $53,885 compared to $49,363 in Williamsport (+9.2%). 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 21.4% of their income on rent, more than the 20.1% in Williamsport.