Dysart, IA vs Hampton, IA

Hampton is moderately more affordable than Dysart, with a 13.1% lower cost of living index. Dysart scores 67 compared to 59 for Hampton, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Dysart can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Dysart is $739/month compared to $649/month in Hampton — a 14% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Hampton is more affordable at $91,900 median vs $156,500.

Median household income in Dysart is $62,308 compared to $48,922 in Hampton (+27.4%). While Dysart is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Dysart spend roughly 14.2% of their income on rent, less than the 15.9% in Hampton.