Elba, NE vs Hampton, NE

Elba is moderately more affordable than Hampton, with a 9.3% lower cost of living index. Elba scores 66 compared to 73 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 Elba is $909/month compared to $875/month in Hampton — a 4% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Hampton has cheaper rent, Elba actually has lower median home values ($96,000 vs $174,500).

Median household income in Elba is $39,063 compared to $80,208 in Hampton (-51.3%). 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 Elba spend roughly 27.9% of their income on rent, more than the 13.1% in Hampton.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (51.8°F vs 51.8°F). Hampton receives more rainfall at 26.6" per year compared to 26.6" in Elba.