Head-to-Head · City Comparison
Green Bay, WI
VS
Hampton, VA
🏆 It's a dead heat — 11 categories each
Green Bay
Wisconsin
11
wins
Cost of Living Index
92.1 ✓ Cheaper
Median Household Income
$59,174
Violent Crime Index
130⚠ High
Population
106,846
Hampton
Virginia
11
wins
Cost of Living Index
97.4
Median Household Income
$64,430 ✓ Higher
Violent Crime Index
65 ✓ Safer
Population
137,217 ✓ Larger
Pros & Cons
Auto-generated from official data — head-to-head differences and gaps vs the national average.
Green Bay, WI
Pros
Rent averages $391/mo less ($864 vs $1,255)
Homes cost $47k less ($172,700 vs $219,800)
Stronger job market — unemployment is 2.4 pts lower (4.1%)
Commutes run 4 min shorter each way
Living costs sit below the national average (index 92.1)
Cooler summers — July highs near 80°F vs 87°F
Cons
Violent crime (495.1/100k) is above the U.S. average of 380
Median income trails Hampton by $5,256/yr
Snowy winters — about 56" of snow per year
Hampton, VA
Pros
50% less violent crime than Green Bay
Violent crime is well below the national average (247.6 vs 380/100k)
Milder winters — January highs near 49°F vs 25°F
Households earn $5,256 more per year on average
Cons
Property crime (2882.0/100k) runs high vs the U.S. average
Higher unemployment (6.5% vs 4.1%)
Cost of living runs 5% higher than Green Bay
Key Differences at a Glance
Green Bay
Cost of Living
5% cheaper
COL index 92.1 vs 97.4 (100 = US avg)
Green Bay
Median Home Value
$47k less
$172,700 vs $219,800
Green Bay
Unemployment
2.4 pp lower
4.1% vs 6.5% unemployment
Hampton
Median Income
$5,256
$64,430 vs $59,174/yr
Hampton
Violent Crime
50% lower
247.6 vs 495.1 per 100k
Hampton
Summer Heat
7.5°F warmer
July avg high 87.3°F vs 79.8°F
Full Data Comparison
| Metric | Green Bay, WI | Hampton, VA |
|---|---|---|
| 💰 Cost of Living | ||
| Cost of Living Index National avg = 100 · lower = cheaper | 92.1 ✓ Cheaper | 97.4 |
| Median Home Value | $172,700 ✓ Lower | $219,800 |
| Median Monthly Rent | $864 ✓ Lower | $1,255 |
| 📈 Income & Economy | ||
| Median Household Income | $59,174 | $64,430 ✓ Higher |
| Unemployment Rate | 4.1%⚠ High ✓ Lower | 6.5%⚠ High |
| Avg Commute Minutes each way | 18.0 min ✓ Shorter | 22.3 min |
| Work From Home % | 7.6% ✓ Higher | 7.0% |
| 🔒 Safety | ||
| Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer · 60% violent / 40% property | 103⚠ High | 94 ✓ Safer |
| Violent Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 130⚠ High | 65 ✓ Safer |
| Property Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 62 ✓ Safer | 137⚠ High |
| 🎓 Education | ||
| School Quality 100 = national avg · grad rate, staffing & attainment | B (101) | B (101) |
| Student-Teacher Ratio Lower = smaller classes | 12.8:1 ✓ Smaller | 13.8:1 |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 25.1% | 27.7% ✓ Higher |
| High School or Higher | 88.5% | 92.8% ✓ Higher |
| School District Name only — no quality rating available | Green Bay Area Public School District | Hampton City Public Schools |
| 🌤 Weather | ||
| Avg High — January | 24.5°F | 49.0°F ✓ Warmer |
| Avg High — July | 79.8°F | 87.3°F ✓ Warmer |
| Annual Precipitation | 32.2" ✓ Drier | 47.8" |
| Annual Snowfall | 55.6" | 2.7" ✓ Less |
| 👥 Demographics | ||
| Population | 106,846 | 137,217 ✓ Larger |
| Median Age | 35.6 | 36.5 ✓ Older |
| Homeownership Rate | 56.2% ✓ Higher | 55.6% |
| Under 18 | 24.0% ✓ More | 21.3% |
| Over 65 | 13.9% | 15.9% ✓ More |
Frequently Asked Questions
Green Bay's cost of living index is 92.1 vs Hampton's 97.4 (US average = 100).
Green Bay is 5% less expensive overall.
Based on the 22 decided categories above, It's a dead heat — 11 categories each. Green Bay wins 11 and Hampton wins 11. The right choice depends on your priorities — use the Pros & Cons and full table above to weigh what matters to you.
Whether you're moving from Green Bay to Hampton or relocating the other way, focus on the biggest gaps: housing ($172,700 vs $219,800 median home), income ($59,174 vs $64,430), safety, and schools — all covered in the full table above.
Green Bay, WI and Hampton, VA are about 799 miles apart (straight-line distance). Driving distance will be longer depending on the route.