Hampton, NH vs Hooksett, NH

Hooksett is moderately more affordable than Hampton, with a 9.1% lower cost of living index. Hampton scores 129 compared to 118 for Hooksett, 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 $1,644/month compared to $1,829/month in Hooksett — a 10% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Hampton has cheaper rent, Hooksett actually has lower median home values ($298,900 vs $488,400).

Median household income in Hampton is $96,322 compared to $91,005 in Hooksett (+5.8%). The higher salaries in Hampton partially offset the cost difference, but don't fully close the gap. Looking at affordability, residents of Hampton spend roughly 20.5% of their income on rent, less than the 24.1% in Hooksett.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (46.9°F vs 47.2°F). Hampton receives more rainfall at 47" per year compared to 42" in Hooksett.