Hampton, NE vs Wood River, NE

Wood River is moderately more affordable than Hampton, with a 9.9% lower cost of living index. Hampton scores 73 compared to 66 for Wood River, 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 $875/month compared to $820/month in Wood River — a 7% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Wood River is more affordable at $131,400 median vs $174,500.

Median household income in Hampton is $80,208 compared to $76,591 in Wood River (+4.7%). Hampton does offer higher incomes, but the salary premium barely offsets the higher cost of living, leaving residents with a tighter budget. Looking at affordability, residents of Hampton spend roughly 13.1% of their income on rent, more than the 12.8% in Wood River.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (51.8°F vs 51.9°F). Hampton receives more rainfall at 26.6" per year compared to 26.4" in Wood River.