Hampton, NH Cost Of Living
Cost Of Living In Hampton, NH Summary
Cost of living in Hampton research summary. The cost of living index is set to 100 for the average place in the United States. A cost of living index above 100 means Hampton is expensive. An index value below 100 means the city is a relatively cheap place to live.
On a city-by-city basis in New Hampshire, home prices and rent have the biggest impact on the cost of living. Here are the key takeaways based on Saturday Night Science:
The cost of living index in Hampton is 139, with 100 being the average.
The cost of living index in Hampton is 1.4x higher than the national average.
Hampton ranks as the #24 cheapest in New Hampshire out of 26.
Hampton ranks as the #5,366 cheapest out of 6,489 in the US.
The median home value in Hampton is $602,296.
The median income in Hampton is $96,322.
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Hampton's Overall Cost Of Living
Higher Than The National Average
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 139, which is 1.4x 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 116.
The standard of living in Hampton ranks as #24 most affordable out of the 26 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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In New Hampshire
In America
Hampton Cost Of Living Vs. New Hampshire
Six factors go into calculating the cost of living index in Hampton. Here is how it fairs on each of the criteria:
The Services index in Hampton is 118.
The Groceries index in Hampton is 102.
The Health index in Hampton is 114.
The Housing index in Hampton is 189.
The Transportation index in Hampton is 110.
The Utilities index in Hampton is 130.
| Living Expense | Hampton | New Hampshire | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 139 | 116 | 100 | |
| Services | 118 | 118 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 102 | 103 | 100 | |
| Health | 114 | 114 | 100 | |
| Housing | 189 | 122 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 110 | 110 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 130 | 132 | 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 2019-2023. The key points are:
The Median Home Value in Hampton is $602,296.
The Median Rent in Hampton is $1,644.
The Median Income in Hampton is $96,322.
The Home Value To Income in Hampton is 6.3x.
The Rent To Monthly Income in Hampton is 0.2x.
| Statistic | Hampton | New Hampshire | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $602,296 | $501,649 | $303,400 |
| Median Rent | $1,644 | $1,423 | $1,348 |
| Median Income | $96,322 | $95,628 | $78,538 |
| Home Value To Income | 6.3x | 5.2x | 3.9x |
| Rent To Monthly Income | 0.2x | 0.18x | 0.21x |
Median Home Value
Median Rent
Median Income
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 131, 0.9x Hampton.
Dover, NH has a cost of living index of 123, 0.9x Hampton.
Portsmouth, NH has a cost of living index of 148, 1.1x Hampton.
| City | Population | Cost Of Living | Vs. Hampton |
|---|---|---|---|
| Haverhill, MA | 67,387 | 131 | 0.9x |
| Dover, NH | 33,070 | 123 | 0.9x |
| Portsmouth, NH | 22,332 | 148 | 1.1x |
| Newburyport, MA | 18,444 | 161 | 1.2x |
| Durham, NH | 10,577 | 132 | 0.9x |
| Exeter, NH | 10,138 | 122 | 0.9x |
| Salisbury, MA | 5,735 | 138 | 1.0x |
| Newmarket, NH | 5,730 | 127 | 0.9x |
| Kittery, ME | 5,284 | 130 | 0.9x |
