East Merrimack, NH vs Hampton, NH

East Merrimack is moderately more affordable than Hampton, with a 12.2% lower cost of living index. East Merrimack scores 113 compared to 129 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 East Merrimack is $1,780/month compared to $1,644/month in Hampton — a 8% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Hampton has cheaper rent, East Merrimack actually has lower median home values ($267,900 vs $488,400).

Median household income in East Merrimack is $82,829 compared to $96,322 in Hampton (-14%). While Hampton is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of East Merrimack spend roughly 25.8% of their income on rent, more than the 20.5% in Hampton.

Climate-wise, East Merrimack is notably warmer with an average of 50.1°F compared to 46.9°F in Hampton. Hampton receives more rainfall at 47" per year compared to 40.4" in East Merrimack.