Hampton, IL vs Stonington, IL

Stonington is moderately more affordable than Hampton, with a 12.9% lower cost of living index. Hampton scores 77 compared to 68 for Stonington, 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 $1,018/month compared to $869/month in Stonington — a 17% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Stonington is more affordable at $101,000 median vs $182,800.

Median household income in Hampton is $86,679 compared to $58,438 in Stonington (+48.3%). 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 14.1% of their income on rent, less than the 17.8% in Stonington.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (51.2°F vs 53.1°F). Hampton receives more rainfall at 38.3" per year compared to 36.4" in Stonington.