Easton, MN vs Hampton, MN

Easton is moderately more affordable than Hampton, with a 14.6% lower cost of living index. Easton scores 77 compared to 90 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 Easton is $1,188/month compared to $950/month in Hampton — a 25% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Hampton has cheaper rent, Easton actually has lower median home values ($91,500 vs $305,700).

Median household income in Easton is $75,417 compared to $106,111 in Hampton (-28.9%). 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 Easton spend roughly 18.9% of their income on rent, more than the 10.7% in Hampton.