Grand Ridge, IL vs Hampton, IL

Grand Ridge, IL and Hampton, IL have a very similar cost of living, with only a 0.3% difference in their overall index. Grand Ridge scores 77 while Hampton scores 77 on the cost of living index, where 100 represents the national average. The day-to-day expenses for residents in both cities are comparable, though differences emerge when looking at specific categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Grand Ridge is $1,023/month compared to $1,018/month in Hampton — a 1% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Hampton has cheaper rent, Grand Ridge actually has lower median home values ($154,200 vs $182,800).

Median household income in Grand Ridge is $84,375 compared to $86,679 in Hampton (-2.7%). 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 Grand Ridge spend roughly 14.5% of their income on rent, more than the 14.1% in Hampton.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (49.4°F vs 51.2°F). Hampton receives more rainfall at 38.3" per year compared to 33.8" in Grand Ridge.