Hampton, AR vs Paris, AR

Paris is moderately more affordable than Hampton, with a 8.5% lower cost of living index. Hampton scores 67 compared to 62 for Paris, 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 Hampton is $950/month compared to $706/month in Paris — a 35% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Paris has cheaper rent, Hampton actually has lower median home values ($86,300 vs $112,700).

Median household income in Hampton is $48,182 compared to $48,789 in Paris (-1.2%). Paris offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Hampton spend roughly 23.7% of their income on rent, more than the 17.4% in Paris.