Hampton, AR vs Waldron, AR

Waldron is moderately more affordable than Hampton, with a 10.3% lower cost of living index. Hampton scores 67 compared to 61 for Waldron, 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 $708/month in Waldron — a 34% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Waldron has cheaper rent, Hampton actually has lower median home values ($86,300 vs $99,300).

Median household income in Hampton is $48,182 compared to $41,028 in Waldron (+17.4%). While Hampton is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Hampton spend roughly 23.7% of their income on rent, more than the 20.7% in Waldron.