Corning, AR vs Hampton, AR

Corning is moderately more affordable than Hampton, with a 10.8% lower cost of living index. Corning scores 60 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 Corning is $713/month compared to $950/month in Hampton — a 25% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Corning is more affordable at $85,800 median vs $86,300.

Median household income in Corning is $44,197 compared to $48,182 in Hampton (-8.3%). The higher salaries in Hampton partially offset the cost difference, but don't fully close the gap. Looking at affordability, residents of Corning spend roughly 19.4% of their income on rent, less than the 23.7% in Hampton.