Head-to-Head · City Comparison
Hampton, VA
VS
Little Rock, AR
🏆 Little Rock leads 13 of 23 categories
Hampton
Virginia
10
wins
Cost of Living Index
97.4
Median Household Income
$64,430 ✓ Higher
Violent Crime Index
65 ✓ Safer
Population
137,217
Little Rock
Arkansas
13
wins
Cost of Living Index
89.1 ✓ Cheaper
Median Household Income
$58,697
Violent Crime Index
440⚠ High
Population
202,218 ✓ Larger
Pros & Cons
Auto-generated from official data — head-to-head differences and gaps vs the national average.
Hampton, VA
Pros
85% less violent crime than Little Rock
Violent crime is well below the national average (247.6 vs 380/100k)
Households earn $5,733 more per year on average
Cons
Property crime (2882.0/100k) runs high vs the U.S. average
Higher unemployment (6.5% vs 4.4%)
Cost of living runs 8% higher than Little Rock
Little Rock, AR
Pros
Rent averages $249/mo less ($1,006 vs $1,255)
Stronger job market — unemployment is 2.1 pts lower (4.4%)
More college-educated — 44.1% hold a bachelor's or higher
Commutes run 4 min shorter each way
8% cheaper overall cost of living than Hampton
Living costs sit below the national average (index 89.1)
Cons
Violent crime (1672.0/100k) is above the U.S. average of 380
Property crime (5214.3/100k) runs high vs the U.S. average
Median income trails Hampton by $5,733/yr
Key Differences at a Glance
Hampton
Median Income
$5,733
$64,430 vs $58,697/yr
Hampton
Violent Crime
85% lower
247.6 vs 1672.0 per 100k
Little Rock
Cost of Living
8% cheaper
COL index 89.1 vs 97.4 (100 = US avg)
Little Rock
Median Home Value
$14k less
$205,800 vs $219,800
Little Rock
Unemployment
2.1 pp lower
4.4% vs 6.5% unemployment
Little Rock
Summer Heat
4.4°F warmer
July avg high 91.7°F vs 87.3°F
Full Data Comparison
| Metric | Hampton, VA | Little Rock, AR |
|---|---|---|
| 💰 Cost of Living | ||
| Cost of Living Index National avg = 100 · lower = cheaper | 97.4 | 89.1 ✓ Cheaper |
| Median Home Value | $219,800 | $205,800 ✓ Lower |
| Median Monthly Rent | $1,255 | $1,006 ✓ Lower |
| 📈 Income & Economy | ||
| Median Household Income | $64,430 ✓ Higher | $58,697 |
| Unemployment Rate | 6.5%⚠ High | 4.4%⚠ High ✓ Lower |
| Avg Commute Minutes each way | 22.3 min | 18.3 min ✓ Shorter |
| Work From Home % | 7.0% | 8.8% ✓ Higher |
| 🔒 Safety | ||
| Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer · 60% violent / 40% property | 94 ✓ Safer | 363⚠ High |
| Violent Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 65 ✓ Safer | 440⚠ High |
| Property Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 137⚠ High ✓ Safer | 248⚠ High |
| 🎓 Education | ||
| School Quality 100 = national avg · grad rate, staffing & attainment | B (101) | B+ (104) ✓ Better |
| Student-Teacher Ratio Lower = smaller classes | 13.8:1 ✓ Smaller | 15.0:1 |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 27.7% | 44.1% ✓ Higher |
| High School or Higher | 92.8% ✓ Higher | 92.4% |
| School District Name only — no quality rating available | Hampton City Public Schools | LITTLE ROCK SCHOOL DISTRICT |
| 🌤 Weather | ||
| Avg High — January | 49.0°F | 50.5°F ✓ Warmer |
| Avg High — July | 87.3°F | 91.7°F ✓ Warmer |
| Annual Precipitation | 47.8" ✓ Drier | 52.4" |
| Annual Snowfall | 2.7" ✓ Less | 3.8" |
| 👥 Demographics | ||
| Population | 137,217 | 202,218 ✓ Larger |
| Median Age | 36.5 | 36.6 ✓ Older |
| Homeownership Rate | 55.6% ✓ Higher | 54.4% |
| Under 18 | 21.3% | 23.5% ✓ More |
| Over 65 | 15.9% ✓ More | 15.0% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Hampton's cost of living index is 97.4 vs Little Rock's 89.1 (US average = 100).
Little Rock is 8% less expensive overall.
Based on the 23 decided categories above, Little Rock leads 13 of 23 categories. Hampton wins 10 and Little Rock wins 13. 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 Hampton to Little Rock or relocating the other way, focus on the biggest gaps: housing ($219,800 vs $205,800 median home), income ($64,430 vs $58,697), safety, and schools — all covered in the full table above.
Hampton, VA and Little Rock, AR are about 912 miles apart (straight-line distance). Driving distance will be longer depending on the route.