Kingston, WA vs Mead, WA

Mead is moderately more affordable than Kingston, with a 11.3% lower cost of living index. Kingston scores 115 compared to 103 for Mead, 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 $1,338/month compared to $1,216/month in Mead — a 10% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Mead is more affordable at $379,600 median vs $448,600.

Median household income in Kingston is $99,345 compared to $76,010 in Mead (+30.7%). 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 16.2% of their income on rent, less than the 19.2% in Mead.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (51.4°F vs 49.8°F). Kingston receives more rainfall at 33.4" per year compared to 17.4" in Mead.