Kingston, WA vs Pacific, WA

Kingston is moderately more affordable than Pacific, with a 9.9% lower cost of living index. Kingston scores 115 compared to 128 for Pacific, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Pacific 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 $1,722/month in Pacific — a 22% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Kingston has cheaper rent, Pacific actually has lower median home values ($437,400 vs $448,600).

Median household income in Kingston is $99,345 compared to $102,976 in Pacific (-3.5%). Pacific does offer higher incomes, but the salary premium barely offsets the higher cost of living, leaving residents with a tighter budget. Looking at affordability, residents of Kingston spend roughly 16.2% of their income on rent, less than the 20.1% in Pacific.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (51.4°F vs 53.7°F). Pacific receives more rainfall at 39.3" per year compared to 33.4" in Kingston.