Hampton, SC vs Six Mile, SC

Hampton is moderately more affordable than Six Mile, with a 12.2% lower cost of living index. Hampton scores 73 compared to 83 for Six Mile, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Six Mile 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 $779/month in Six Mile — a 5% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Six Mile has cheaper rent, Hampton actually has lower median home values ($179,700 vs $331,100).

Median household income in Hampton is $45,809 compared to $110,000 in Six Mile (-58.4%). While Six Mile 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, more than the 8.5% in Six Mile.

Climate-wise, Hampton is notably warmer with an average of 67.2°F compared to 61.4°F in Six Mile. Six Mile receives more rainfall at 49" per year compared to 45" in Hampton.