What is the cost of living in Hampton, NH?
According to the most recent data on the cost of living, Hampton has an overall cost of living index of 130, which is 1.3x higher than the national index of 100.
Compared to New Hampshire, Hampton has a cost of living index that's 1.2x higher than New Hampshire's index of 111.
The standard of living in Hampton ranks as #23 most affordable out of the 25 places we measured in New Hampshire. By definition, that implies Hampton ranks as the #2 most expensive place in the Granite State.
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Hampton Cost Of Living Vs. New Hampshire
Six factors go into calculating the cost of living index in Hampton. Here is how it fares on each of the criteria:
The Services index in Hampton is 104.
The Groceries index in Hampton is 102.
The Health index in Hampton is 198.
The Housing index in Hampton is 104.
The Transportation index in Hampton is 105.
The Utilities index in Hampton is 109.
| Living Expense | Hampton | New Hampshire | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 130 | 111 | 100 |
| Services | 104 | 103 | 100 |
| Groceries | 102 | 105 | 100 |
| Health | 198 | 126 | 100 |
| Housing | 104 | 104 | 100 |
| Transportation | 105 | 108 | 100 |
| Utilities | 109 | 102 | 100 |
Hampton Cost Of Living Compared To New Hampshire Averages
Index where 100 = national average. Source: cost-of-living index 2026.
For more reading on cost of living around New Hampshire, check out:
- Most Expensive Cities In New Hampshire
- Most Affordable Cities In New Hampshire
- Average Rent In New Hampshire
Source: Cost-of-living index 2026, normalized to US average = 100
Hampton, NH Housing Cost Breakdown
Housing swings affordability the most between places in New Hampshire, so we broke down housing costs into more detail. Home and income data comes from the most recent US Census ACS 2020-2024. The key points are:
The Median Home Value in Hampton is $618,202.
The Median Rent in Hampton is $1,654.
The Median Income in Hampton is $97,163.
The Home Value To Income in Hampton is 6.4x.
The Rent To Monthly Income in Hampton is 0.2x.
| Statistic | Hampton | New Hampshire | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $618,202 | $507,347 | $332,700 |
| Median Rent | $1,654 | $1,491 | $1,413 |
| Median Income | $97,163 | $99,031 | $80,734 |
| Home Value To Income | 6.4x | 5.1x | 4.1x |
| Rent To Monthly Income | 0.2x | 0.18x | 0.21x |
Hampton, NH Costs By Category
Detailed Hampton Services costs vs. New Hampshire
| Item | Hampton | New Hampshire |
|---|---|---|
| Shampoo | $1.25 | $1.28 |
| Movie | $13.07 | $12.13 |
| Bowling | $25.44 | $18 |
| Haircut | $26.58 | $24.26 |
| Beauty Salon | $67.97 | $45.56 |
Detailed Hampton Groceries costs vs. New Hampshire
| Item | Hampton | New Hampshire |
|---|---|---|
| Ground Beef | $5.47 | $5.84 |
| Fried Chicken | $1.44 | $1.57 |
| Milk | $4.75 | $4.67 |
| Potatoes | $5.01 | $4.93 |
| Pizza | $11.66 | $12.09 |
| Beer | $9.82 | $10.41 |
| Toothpaste | $3.73 | $3.7 |
Detailed Hampton Health costs vs. New Hampshire
| Item | Hampton | New Hampshire |
|---|---|---|
| Optometrist | $115.0 | $125.68 |
| Doctor | $164.0 | $135.78 |
| Dentist | $136.17 | $113.29 |
Detailed Hampton Transportation costs vs. New Hampshire
| Item | Hampton | New Hampshire |
|---|---|---|
| Gasoline | $3.33 | $3.46 |
| Tire Balancing | $86.0 | $59.92 |
Detailed Hampton Utilities costs vs. New Hampshire
| Item | Hampton | New Hampshire |
|---|---|---|
| All Electricity | $294.4 | $193.99 |
| Phone | $186.72 | $192.25 |
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Cost Of Living In Cities Around Hampton
The cost of living varies in the cities and towns around Hampton. Here's a quick look at the cost of living in the most populous nearby places:
Haverhill, MA has a cost of living index of 127, 1.0x Hampton.
Dover, NH has a cost of living index of 116, 0.9x Hampton.
Portsmouth, NH has a cost of living index of 137, 1.1x Hampton.
| City | Population | Cost Of Living | Vs. Hampton |
|---|---|---|---|
| Haverhill, MA | 67,698 | 127 | 1.0x |
| Dover, NH | 33,364 | 116 | 0.9x |
| Portsmouth, NH | 22,545 | 137 | 1.1x |
| Newburyport, MA | 18,652 | 162 | 1.2x |
| Durham, NH | 10,681 | 127 | 1.0x |
| Exeter, NH | 9,964 | 114 | 0.9x |
| Newmarket, NH | 5,679 | 115 | 0.9x |
| Salisbury, MA | 5,656 | 137 | 1.1x |
| Kittery, ME | 5,110 | 125 | 1.0x |
