Hampton, NE vs Roca, NE

Hampton is moderately more affordable than Roca, with a 9.7% lower cost of living index. Hampton scores 73 compared to 80 for Roca, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Roca can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Hampton is $875/month compared to $1,075/month in Roca — a 19% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Hampton is more affordable at $174,500 median vs $191,700.

Median household income in Hampton is $80,208 compared to $90,500 in Roca (-11.4%). While Roca 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 13.1% of their income on rent, less than the 14.3% in Roca.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (51.8°F vs 51.5°F). Roca receives more rainfall at 29.5" per year compared to 26.6" in Hampton.