Kingston, RI vs Newport East, RI

Kingston is moderately more affordable than Newport East, with a 10% lower cost of living index. Kingston scores 116 compared to 129 for Newport East, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Newport East can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

When it comes to buying, median home values in Kingston are $493,500 compared to $479,200 in Newport East, a 3% gap.

Median household income in Kingston is $82,143 compared to $86,310 in Newport East (-4.8%). Newport East does offer higher incomes, but the salary premium barely offsets the higher cost of living, leaving residents with a tighter budget.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (49.2°F vs 51.3°F). Kingston receives more rainfall at 51.6" per year compared to 42.2" in Newport East.