Arlington, NE vs Hampton, NE

Hampton is moderately more affordable than Arlington, with a 14.9% lower cost of living index. Arlington scores 84 compared to 73 for Hampton, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Arlington can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Arlington is $1,086/month compared to $875/month in Hampton — a 24% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Hampton is more affordable at $174,500 median vs $222,500.

Median household income in Arlington is $95,278 compared to $80,208 in Hampton (+18.8%). While Arlington is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Arlington spend roughly 13.7% of their income on rent, more than the 13.1% in Hampton.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (50.1°F vs 51.8°F). Arlington receives more rainfall at 28.3" per year compared to 26.6" in Hampton.