Hampton, VA vs Virginia Beach, VA

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. Hampton is 17.5% cheaper than Virginia Beach. With a cost index of 94 vs 114, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from Hampton to Virginia Beach should plan for substantially higher expenses across most categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Hampton is $1,346/month compared to $1,649/month in Virginia Beach — a 18% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Hampton is more affordable at $234,100 median vs $366,300.

Median household income in Hampton is $67,758 compared to $90,685 in Virginia Beach (-25.3%). While Virginia Beach 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 21.8% in Virginia Beach.