Cost of Living in Kingston, IL

With a cost of living index of 79, Kingston, IL is a very affordable place to live. Living here is 21% cheaper than the national average and in line with the Illinois state average. Kingston is a small community of 1,156 residents.

Housing costs are the biggest factor in Kingston's cost of living. The median monthly rent is $844 (36% below the US median of $1,319), and the median home value sits at $212,300 (30% below the national median of $304,900). At current prices, the median home costs roughly 2.6x the median household income — well within traditional affordability guidelines.

The median household income in Kingston is $81,806, which is 9% higher than the national median of $75,149. Residents spend roughly 12% of household income on rent. This is a comfortable ratio, well below the 30% threshold that financial experts recommend as a maximum.

Climate is another factor for anyone considering a move to Kingston. The area sees an average annual temperature of 49.4°F, with summers averaging 72°F and winters around 25°F. Annual rainfall totals 37.2 inches spread over roughly 121 days. Cold winters mean higher heating bills, an important cost-of-living consideration.

Everyday prices in the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN (Metropolitan Statistical Area) metro area tend to run above the national average. Out of 6 common grocery and utility items tracked by the Bureau of Labor Statistics, 5 are priced higher than the US average. These real-world prices — from groceries to electricity — add up and should be factored into any cost of living comparison.

Data sources: US Census Bureau (ACS 2023), Zillow Home Values, HUD Fair Market Rents, BEA Regional Price Parities, BLS Average Prices, and NOAA Climate Normals. Updated monthly.