Fountain Hill, PA vs Hampton, PA

Hampton is moderately more affordable than Fountain Hill, with a 14.1% lower cost of living index. Fountain Hill scores 84 compared to 74 for Hampton, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Fountain Hill can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Fountain Hill is $1,026/month compared to $1,017/month in Hampton — a 1% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Hampton is more affordable at $124,900 median vs $223,600.

Median household income in Fountain Hill is $54,615 compared to $83,393 in Hampton (-34.5%). Hampton offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Fountain Hill spend roughly 22.5% of their income on rent, more than the 14.6% in Hampton.