HEAD TO HEAD
Kennewick vs Kingston
Kennewick leads Kingston on 4 of 5 factors — but the right pick depends on your priorities.
Kennewick, WA
wins 4 of 5 factors
Kingston, NY
wins 0 of 5 factors
Match scores, side by side
| Factor | Kennewick | Kingston |
|---|---|---|
| Affordable to buy | 78 | 78 |
| Affordable to rent | 69 ◆ | 56 |
| Climate comfort | 64 ◆ | 39 |
| Plenty of sunshine | 49 ◆ | 39 |
| Big-city amenities | 59 ◆ | 42 |
By the numbers
| Figure | Kennewick | Kingston |
|---|---|---|
| Typical home value | $442K | $442K |
| Typical rent | $1,713/mo | $2,065/mo |
| Average temperature | 12.3°C | 9°C |
| Sunshine (solar) | 4.22 kWh/m²/day | 3.87 kWh/m²/day |
| Metro size rank | #168 | #241 |
Home & rent Zillow, May 2026 · climate & sunshine NASA POWER climatology. Scores are normalised 0–100 across all metros; higher is better. A research aid, not advice.