Alpena, AR vs Hampton, AR

Alpena is moderately more affordable than Hampton, with a 6.4% lower cost of living index. Alpena scores 63 compared to 67 for Hampton, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Hampton can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Alpena is $765/month compared to $950/month in Hampton — a 20% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Alpena has cheaper rent, Hampton actually has lower median home values ($86,300 vs $102,500).

Median household income in Alpena is $47,500 compared to $48,182 in Hampton (-1.4%). Hampton does offer higher incomes, but the salary premium barely offsets the higher cost of living, leaving residents with a tighter budget. Looking at affordability, residents of Alpena spend roughly 19.3% of their income on rent, less than the 23.7% in Hampton.