Hampton, IA vs Wellman, IA

Hampton is moderately more affordable than Wellman, with a 12.7% lower cost of living index. Hampton scores 59 compared to 68 for Wellman, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Wellman 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 $765/month in Wellman — a 15% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Hampton is more affordable at $91,900 median vs $149,000.

Median household income in Hampton is $48,922 compared to $56,696 in Wellman (-13.7%). While Wellman 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 16.2% in Wellman.

Climate-wise, Wellman is notably warmer with an average of 51°F compared to 45.6°F in Hampton. Hampton receives more rainfall at 36.3" per year compared to 35.7" in Wellman.