Hamburg, NJ vs Hampton, NJ

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. Hampton is 17.7% cheaper than Hamburg. With a cost index of 96 vs 113, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from Hampton to Hamburg should plan for substantially higher expenses across most categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Hamburg is $1,714/month compared to $1,048/month in Hampton — a 64% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Hampton has cheaper rent, Hamburg actually has lower median home values ($258,200 vs $298,000).

Median household income in Hamburg is $90,655 compared to $77,222 in Hampton (+17.4%). The higher salaries in Hamburg partially offset the cost difference, but don't fully close the gap. Looking at affordability, residents of Hamburg spend roughly 22.7% of their income on rent, more than the 16.3% in Hampton.