What is the cost of living in Hampton, VA?
According to the most recent data on the cost of living, Hampton has an overall cost of living index of 107, which is 1.1x higher than the national index of 100.
Compared to Virginia, Hampton has a cost of living index that's 1.0x lower than Virginia's index of 112.
The standard of living in Hampton ranks as #46 most affordable out of the 188 places we measured in Virginia. By definition, that implies Hampton ranks as the #142 most expensive place in the Old Dominion.
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Hampton Cost Of Living Vs. Virginia
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 102.
The Groceries index in Hampton is 106.
The Health index in Hampton is 107.
The Housing index in Hampton is 103.
The Transportation index in Hampton is 106.
The Utilities index in Hampton is 103.
| Living Expense | Hampton | Virginia | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 107 | 112 | 100 |
| Services | 102 | 103 | 100 |
| Groceries | 106 | 104 | 100 |
| Health | 107 | 131 | 100 |
| Housing | 103 | 105 | 100 |
| Transportation | 106 | 105 | 100 |
| Utilities | 103 | 104 | 100 |
Hampton Cost Of Living Compared To Virginia Averages
Index where 100 = national average. Source: cost-of-living index 2026.
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Hampton, VA Housing Cost Breakdown
Housing swings affordability the most between places in Virginia, 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 $275,340.
The Median Rent in Hampton is $1,427.
The Median Income in Hampton is $69,621.
The Home Value To Income in Hampton is 4.0x.
The Rent To Monthly Income in Hampton is 0.25x.
Hampton, VA Costs By Category
Detailed Hampton Services costs vs. Virginia
Detailed Hampton Groceries costs vs. Virginia
Detailed Hampton Health costs vs. Virginia
Detailed Hampton Transportation costs vs. Virginia
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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:
Norfolk, VA has a cost of living index of 109, 1.0x Hampton.
Newport News, VA has a cost of living index of 103, 1.0x Hampton.
Portsmouth, VA has a cost of living index of 104, 1.0x Hampton.
| City | Population | Cost Of Living | Vs. Hampton |
|---|---|---|---|
| Norfolk, VA | 233,596 | 109 | 1.0x |
| Newport News, VA | 184,216 | 103 | 1.0x |
| Portsmouth, VA | 97,190 | 104 | 1.0x |
| Poquoson, VA | 12,639 | 125 | 1.2x |
| Gloucester Point, VA | 11,109 | 110 | 1.0x |
| Smithfield, VA | 8,834 | 116 | 1.1x |
| Carrollton, VA | 8,436 | 126 | 1.2x |
