Hampton, VA vs Harrisonburg, VA

Harrisonburg is moderately more affordable than Hampton, with a 5.3% lower cost of living index. Hampton scores 94 compared to 90 for Harrisonburg, 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 $1,346/month compared to $1,120/month in Harrisonburg — a 20% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Harrisonburg has cheaper rent, Hampton actually has lower median home values ($234,100 vs $278,200).

Median household income in Hampton is $67,758 compared to $59,752 in Harrisonburg (+13.4%). 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 23.8% of their income on rent, more than the 22.5% in Harrisonburg.