Berlin, OH vs North Hampton, OH

Berlin is moderately more affordable than North Hampton, with a 10.3% lower cost of living index. Berlin scores 83 compared to 93 for North Hampton, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of North Hampton can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Berlin is $731/month compared to $1,568/month in North Hampton — a 53% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Berlin has cheaper rent, North Hampton actually has lower median home values ($173,200 vs $352,900).

Median household income in Berlin is $88,472 compared to $89,750 in North Hampton (-1.4%). North 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 Berlin spend roughly 9.9% of their income on rent, less than the 21% in North Hampton.