Hampton, NH vs Plymouth, NH

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. Plymouth is 28.5% cheaper than Hampton. With a cost index of 100 vs 129, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from Plymouth to Hampton should plan for substantially higher expenses across most categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Hampton is $1,644/month compared to $1,312/month in Plymouth — a 25% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Plymouth is more affordable at $274,200 median vs $488,400.

Median household income in Hampton is $96,322 compared to $77,368 in Plymouth (+24.5%). 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, more than the 20.3% in Plymouth.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (46.9°F vs 46°F). Hampton receives more rainfall at 47" per year compared to 38.1" in Plymouth.