Cost of Living in Kingston, RI
Population 6,953 · Rhode Island · Data vintage 2023
(100 = US avg)
Under 25,000 residents gives Kingston a small-town character that shows up in every data point below — from the commute patterns to the rental inventory. A typical home runs $494,000. At 8.3%, the local unemployment rate runs well above the US figure, pointing to structural rather than cyclical labor-market issues.
Geographically, Kingston is about 25 miles south of Providence, the nearest large metro. Median home values run roughly 53% higher than Providence's $323,000.
Cost Overview
Scale: 100 = US national average. Green < 90, Red > 110.
About the Cost of Living in Kingston
The median home value in Kingston is $493,500 — 62% above the national median of $305,000. The median household income of $82,143/year is 10% higher than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 8.3%, above the national average of 4.8%. Rhode Island's top state income tax rate is 6.0% and the combined sales tax is 7.0%. The climate averages highs of 59.1°F and lows of 39.3°F. Overall, Kingston has a cost of living index of 162 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 62% more expensive.
Kingston has limited residential data
Detailed housing and income data is limited for this location. Here are the nearest cities with full cost of living data:
🏠 Housing
HUD Fair Market Rents by Bedroom
🛒 Food & Groceries
National BLS average prices (2023). Local prices may vary.
🚗 Transportation
Commute Mode
⚡ Utilities
📋 Taxes
💼 Income & Employment
🎓 Education
👥 Demographics
🌤 Climate
NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °F | 37 | 39 | 46 | 56 | 66 | 75 | 80 | 79 | 73 | 62 | 52 | 43 |
| Low °F | 19 | 21 | 27 | 36 | 45 | 54 | 60 | 59 | 52 | 41 | 32 | 25 |
| Precip" | 4.17 | 3.85 | 5.69 | 4.50 | 3.58 | 3.99 | 3.31 | 4.08 | 4.30 | 4.49 | 4.38 | 5.23 |
💨 Air Quality
EPA AQS 2023 — county-level monitoring data
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the cost of living in Kingston, RI?
Kingston has a cost index of 162 (100 = national average). It is 62% above the national average.
What is the average home price in Kingston?
The median home value in Kingston is $493,500 according to 2023 Census ACS data.
What is the median income in Kingston?
The median household income in Kingston is $82,143 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).
What is the sales tax in Kingston, RI?
The combined state and local sales tax rate in Kingston is 7.0%. The Rhode Island state income tax top rate is 6.0%.
Is Kingston, RI affordable?
Kingston is above average in cost of living, with an index of 162 — about 62% higher than the national average.
What is the weather like in Kingston?
Kingston has average high temperatures of 59.1°F and average lows of 39.3°F. Annual precipitation is 51.6". Data from NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals.
Kingston at a Glance
- Population
- 6,953
- Median Income
- $82,143
- Home Value
- $493,500
- Unemployment
- 8.3%
- Avg High Temp
- 59.1°F
- Sales Tax
- 7.0%
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