Fort Madison, IA vs Hampton, IA

Hampton is moderately more affordable than Fort Madison, with a 9.6% lower cost of living index. Fort Madison scores 65 compared to 59 for Hampton, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Fort Madison can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Fort Madison is $824/month compared to $649/month in Hampton — a 27% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Hampton is more affordable at $91,900 median vs $95,900.

Median household income in Fort Madison is $49,359 compared to $48,922 in Hampton (+0.9%). Fort Madison does offer higher incomes, but the salary premium barely offsets the higher cost of living, leaving residents with a tighter budget. Looking at affordability, residents of Fort Madison spend roughly 20% of their income on rent, more than the 15.9% in Hampton.