Kinston, AL vs Selmont-West Selmont, AL

Selmont-West Selmont is moderately more affordable than Kinston, with a 12.5% lower cost of living index. Kinston scores 57 compared to 51 for Selmont-West Selmont, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Kinston can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Kinston is $684/month compared to $498/month in Selmont-West Selmont — a 37% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Selmont-West Selmont is more affordable at $52,200 median vs $71,700.

Median household income in Kinston is $36,875 compared to $32,365 in Selmont-West Selmont (+13.9%). While Kinston is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Kinston spend roughly 22.3% of their income on rent, more than the 18.5% in Selmont-West Selmont.

Climate-wise, Kinston is notably warmer with an average of 68.8°F compared to 64.2°F in Selmont-West Selmont. Kinston receives more rainfall at 59.1" per year compared to 53.4" in Selmont-West Selmont.