Hampton, NH Cost Of Living

Hampton cost of living index

In the event that the cost of living data was unavailable for this city, estimates based upon nearby cities were used. Each cost of living index is based on a national average of 100. If the amount is below 100, it is lower than the national average. If the amount is above 100, it is higher than the national average.
Index	Hampton	New Hampshire	National
Cost of living index	131	118	100
Index	Hampton	New Hampshire	National
Goods & Services index	117	117	100
Groceries index	114	114	100
Health care index	115	115	100
Housing index	165	123	100
Transportation index	105	105	100
Utilities index	131	131	100

Here we can see a simple outline of the cost of living in Hampton, NH. As you can see, with the average cost of living in Hampton, NH being 131, that puts it 11% higher than the average of New Hampshire and 31% higher than our nation's average. This simple outline of the cost of living index was formulated using prices of: goods and services (weighted 33%), housing prices (weighted 30%), groceries (weighted 13%), utilities (weighted 10%), transportation (weighted 9%), and health care (weighted 5%). Thus, goods/services, along with housing influences the majority of the cost of living index. The price of daily goods and services is a valuable and reliable number to be aware of when considering the general price of the city's goods. In the case of Hampton, NH, the price of goods and services are equal to the average of New Hampshire as well as 17% higher than the nation's average.

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The cost of living in Hampton is 11% higher than the New Hampshire average.
The cost of living in Hampton is 31% higher than the national average.
The cost of housing in Hampton is 65% higher than the national average.
New Hampshire general sales tax is 100% lower than the national average.
New Hampshire state income tax is 100% lower than the national average.

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The salary calculator is meant to help you compare your salary in Hampton, NH to your potential earning power in another city. This can help you deduce what your salary would need to be in any given city in order for you to live the same lifestyle that you do in your current city. In other words, if you plan on moving to a city where the cost of living is higher than in Hampton, NH, you'll have to make more money in the new city in order to maintain the lifestyle you currently enjoy. To use the Hampton, NH salary calculator, simply input the new city, then move the adjustable slider to match your current income. Once you've selected your income, the calculator will determine if that income is sufficient to support your standard of living in the new city you entered. The calculator will also supply you with a rundown of living costs in the new city.

Median Income & Debt-To-Income Ratio

Median Income	Per Year	Per Month	Max Budget (28% DTI)	Max Budget (36% DTI)
Owners	$94,818	$7,902	$2,212	$2,845
Renters	$43,906	$3,659	$1,024	$1,317

A good way to judge both the affordability of the housing and the cost of living is by simply calculating the maximum that a person should spend on housing in Hampton, NH, otherwise known as the debt-to-income ratio (DTI). The safest way to live in the city is to avoid spending more than 28 percent of the gross income that one earns on costs that pertain to housing and no more than 36 percent on all expenses and debts. Hampton, NH has a median income of about $94,818 for people who own homes. Based on that number, a person should spend a maximum of $2,212 on expenses related to housing. Renters have a slightly different median income, which is $43,906. Based on this average, renters should spend no more than $1,024 on all of their rental costs if they want to maintain a non-impoverished standard of living.

New Hampshire Sales Tax

State	General Sales Tax	With Max Surtax
New Hampshire	0%	0%

New Hampshire Income Tax

State	Income Tax (Low)	Income Tax (High)
New Hampshire	0%	0%

When assessing the complete cost of living in Hampton, NH, the New Hampshire income tax and the New Hampshire sales tax percentages should unquestionably be taken into consideration. Sales taxes aren't just levies imposed onto sold goods, but they also include taxes that are charged when services are provided for a fee. The rates are different from state to state and can run has high as 7 percent. Some states have no sales tax at all. The New Hampshire maximum surtax is 0%, and the New Hampshire sales tax is 0%. By contrast, income tax is an unfortunate obligation that is charged by the government against earnings. Just like sales taxes, the rates for income taxes differ from state to state. They also decrease or increase according to the individual's tax bracket. Tax rates can run as high as 9 percent, with a minimum of zero. Income tax rates range from 0% to 0% in New Hampshire.

Goods & Services

Item	Hampton	National avg.	Difference
Haircut	$20.00	$16.09	24.3%
Beauty Salon	$39.33	$37.33	5.4%
Toothpaste	$4.29	$2.45	75.3%
Shampoo	$1.02	$1.00	2.3%
Movie	$11.00	$10.28	7.0%
Bowling	$5.00	$4.93	1.4%

Groceries

Item	Hampton	National avg.	Difference
Ground Beef	$4.67	$3.80	22.7%
Fried Chicken	$1.82	$1.40	30.5%
Milk	$3.56	$2.01	77.2%
Potatoes	$3.99	$3.01	32.5%
Pizza	$11.66	$9.89	17.9%
Beer	$9.32	$8.90	4.8%

Health Care

Item	Hampton	National avg.	Difference
Optometrist	$102.92	$102.16	0.7%
Doctor	$145.00	$108.36	33.8%
Dentist	$106.67	$92.53	15.3%
Ibuprofen	$9.66	$9.28	4.1%
Lipitor	$409.35	$425.82	3.9%

Housing

Item	Hampton	National avg.	Difference
Home Price	$336,700.00	$184,700.00	82.3%
Avg. Mortgage Payment	$1,229.08	$1,202.44	2.2%
Apartment Rent	$1,179.00	$949.00	24.2%

Transportation

Item	Hampton	National avg.	Difference
Gasoline	$2.21	$2.24	1.4%
Tire Balancing	$55.00	$46.29	18.8%

Utilities

Item	Hampton	National avg.	Difference
All Electricity	$226.12	$165.96	36.2%
Phone	$36.25	$28.68	26.4%

Although the cost of living data is updated regularly, this cost of living information is to be used as estimates only as prices can change on an ongoing basis.

Nearby cities with low cost of living

City, State	Population	Cost of Living Index	National Avg.
Epping, NH	1,756	111	11%
Newmarket, NH	5,597	117	17%
Exeter, NH	9,022	118	18%
Haverhill, MA	62,340	122	22%
South Eliot, ME	3,663	124	24%
Hampton, NH	9,542	131	31%

Cities with similar population

City, State	Population	Cost of Living Index	National Avg.
Bethel, CT	9,541	126	26%
Winfield, IL	9,543	118	18%
Winslow, AZ	9,539	88	-12%
North Gates, NY	9,537	91	-9%
Steger, IL	9,535	89	-11%
Hampton, NH	9,542	131	31%

Source: The Hampton, NH cost of living data displayed above is derived from the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) for 2017.

Hampton, NH Cost of Living