Hampton, PA vs Thompsontown, PA

Thompsontown is moderately more affordable than Hampton, with a 8.6% lower cost of living index. Hampton scores 74 compared to 68 for Thompsontown, 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 $1,017/month compared to $707/month in Thompsontown — a 44% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Thompsontown has cheaper rent, Hampton actually has lower median home values ($124,900 vs $158,300).

Median household income in Hampton is $83,393 compared to $41,875 in Thompsontown (+99.1%). 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 14.6% of their income on rent, less than the 20.3% in Thompsontown.