Hampton, TN vs Whiteville, TN

Hampton is moderately more affordable than Whiteville, with a 14.8% lower cost of living index. Hampton scores 57 compared to 67 for Whiteville, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Whiteville can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Hampton is $593/month compared to $905/month in Whiteville — a 35% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Hampton has cheaper rent, Whiteville actually has lower median home values ($87,000 vs $97,200).

Median household income in Hampton is $36,715 compared to $43,438 in Whiteville (-15.5%). While Whiteville 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 19.4% of their income on rent, less than the 25% in Whiteville.