Kingston
Jamaica Above global median · +63.0% (3-bed)
Kingston is one of the pricier markets here. A 3-bedroom home runs about +63.0% versus the global median of $276k.
Median purchase price
1-bedroom $200,000 +42.9%
vs global median $140k
2-bedroom $325,000 +65.0%
vs global median $197k
3-bedroom $450,000 +63.0%
vs global median $276k
Cost of living & rent
Cost of living 57.7 NYC = 100, excl. rent Numbeo Updated Jul 2026 medium confidence
Rent · 1-bed (centre) $919/mo Numbeo Updated Jul 2026 medium confidence
Rent · 3-bed (centre) $2,079/mo Numbeo Updated Jul 2026 medium confidence
Price-to-rent ratio 18.0× years of rent to equal purchase Model estimate Updated Jul 2026 medium confidence
Earnings & affordability
Local purchasing power 32.6 NYC = 100 Numbeo Updated Jul 2026 medium confidence
Income tax (effective)
Income tax · low earner 8.6% effective, on ~$30k gross Public web research Updated Jun 2026 medium confidence
Income tax · mid earner 22.0% effective, on ~$75k gross Public web research Updated Jun 2026 medium confidence
Income tax · high earner 26.0% effective, on ~$150k gross Public web research Updated Jun 2026 medium confidence
Quality of life
Air quality (PM2.5) 14.8 µg/m³ annual mean · WHO guideline 5 Public web research Updated Jun 2026 medium confidence
Source & date. Median home-purchase prices in USD, starter dataset v2026.1 (2026-05). Other metrics carry their own source & date on each card above. Directional figures for comparing markets — not a valuation of any specific property. Methodology →