Hampton, VA vs Roanoke, VA

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. Roanoke is 24% cheaper than Hampton. With a cost index of 76 vs 94, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from Roanoke to Hampton should plan for substantially higher expenses across most categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Hampton is $1,346/month compared to $964/month in Roanoke — a 40% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Roanoke is more affordable at $180,500 median vs $234,100.

Median household income in Hampton is $67,758 compared to $52,671 in Roanoke (+28.6%). 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% in Roanoke.