Hampton, IA vs Holstein, IA

Hampton is moderately more affordable than Holstein, with a 11.5% lower cost of living index. Hampton scores 59 compared to 67 for Holstein, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Holstein can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Hampton is $649/month compared to $844/month in Holstein — a 23% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Hampton is more affordable at $91,900 median vs $113,200.

Median household income in Hampton is $48,922 compared to $61,625 in Holstein (-20.6%). While Holstein 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 15.9% of their income on rent, less than the 16.4% in Holstein.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (45.6°F vs 48.4°F). Hampton receives more rainfall at 36.3" per year compared to 29.3" in Holstein.