Hampton, NH vs Newmarket, NH

Newmarket is moderately more affordable than Hampton, with a 7.9% lower cost of living index. Hampton scores 129 compared to 119 for Newmarket, 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 $1,668/month in Newmarket — a 1% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Hampton has cheaper rent, Newmarket actually has lower median home values ($364,800 vs $488,400).

Median household income in Hampton is $96,322 compared to $83,871 in Newmarket (+14.8%). 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 20.5% of their income on rent, less than the 23.9% in Newmarket.

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