Hampton, SC vs Newtown, SC

Newtown is moderately more affordable than Hampton, with a 8.3% lower cost of living index. Hampton scores 73 compared to 68 for Newtown, 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 $818/month compared to $960/month in Newtown — a 15% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Hampton has cheaper rent, Newtown actually has lower median home values ($69,300 vs $179,700).

Median household income in Hampton is $45,809 compared to $33,214 in Newtown (+37.9%). 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 21.4% of their income on rent, less than the 34.7% in Newtown. The Hampton ratio exceeds the commonly recommended 30% threshold, which can put pressure on household budgets.

Climate-wise, Hampton is notably warmer with an average of 67.2°F compared to 63.5°F in Newtown. Hampton receives more rainfall at 45" per year compared to 42.6" in Newtown.