Hampton, NH vs Portsmouth, NH

Hampton is moderately more affordable than Portsmouth, with a 11.4% lower cost of living index. Hampton scores 129 compared to 145 for Portsmouth, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Portsmouth 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 $1,778/month in Portsmouth — a 8% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Hampton is more affordable at $488,400 median vs $640,600.

Median household income in Hampton is $96,322 compared to $105,756 in Portsmouth (-8.9%). The higher salaries in Portsmouth 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 20.2% in Portsmouth.

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