Kingston, TN vs Surgoinsville, TN

Kingston is moderately more affordable than Surgoinsville, with a 5.6% lower cost of living index. Kingston scores 70 compared to 74 for Surgoinsville, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Surgoinsville can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Kingston is $699/month compared to $1,013/month in Surgoinsville — a 31% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Kingston has cheaper rent, Surgoinsville actually has lower median home values ($170,000 vs $204,200).

Median household income in Kingston is $70,532 compared to $47,500 in Surgoinsville (+48.5%). Kingston 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 11.9% of their income on rent, less than the 25.6% in Surgoinsville.