Hampton, NJ vs Rio Grande, NJ

Hampton is moderately more affordable than Rio Grande, with a 9.1% lower cost of living index. Hampton scores 96 compared to 105 for Rio Grande, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Rio Grande can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Hampton is $1,048/month compared to $1,486/month in Rio Grande — a 30% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Hampton is more affordable at $298,000 median vs $311,900.

Median household income in Hampton is $77,222 compared to $97,590 in Rio Grande (-20.9%). While Rio Grande 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 16.3% of their income on rent, less than the 18.3% in Rio Grande.