Head-to-Head · City Comparison
Hampton, VA
VS
Miramar, FL
🏆 Hampton leads 11 of 20 categories
Hampton
Virginia
11
wins
Cost of Living Index
97.4 ✓ Cheaper
Median Household Income
$64,430
Violent Crime Index
65
Population
137,217 ✓ Larger
Miramar
Florida
9
wins
Cost of Living Index
111.8⚠ High
Median Household Income
$81,812 ✓ Higher
Violent Crime Index
—
Population
135,158
Pros & Cons
Auto-generated from official data — head-to-head differences and gaps vs the national average.
Hampton, VA
Pros
Homes cost $158k less ($219,800 vs $378,200)
Rent averages $585/mo less ($1,255 vs $1,840)
Violent crime is well below the national average (247.6 vs 380/100k)
14% cheaper overall cost of living than Miramar
Commutes run 7 min shorter each way
Smaller class sizes — 13.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Cons
Median income trails Miramar by $17,382/yr
Property crime (2882.0/100k) runs high vs the U.S. average
Higher unemployment (6.5% vs 4.2%)
Miramar, FL
Pros
Households earn $17,382 more per year on average
Stronger job market — unemployment is 2.3 pts lower (4.2%)
Milder winters — January highs near 77°F vs 49°F
More college-educated — 30.8% hold a bachelor's or higher
Cons
Pricier housing — median home is $378,200
Higher rents — median is $1,840/mo
Cost of living runs 14% higher than Hampton
Living costs are well above the U.S. average (index 111.8)
Key Differences at a Glance
Hampton
Cost of Living
14% cheaper
COL index 97.4 vs 111.8 (100 = US avg)
Hampton
Median Home Value
$158k less
$219,800 vs $378,200
Miramar
Median Income
$17,382
$81,812 vs $64,430/yr
Miramar
Unemployment
2.3 pp lower
4.2% vs 6.5% unemployment
Miramar
Summer Heat
3.5°F warmer
July avg high 90.8°F vs 87.3°F
Full Data Comparison
| Metric | Hampton, VA | Miramar, FL |
|---|---|---|
| 💰 Cost of Living | ||
| Cost of Living Index National avg = 100 · lower = cheaper | 97.4 ✓ Cheaper | 111.8⚠ High |
| Median Home Value | $219,800 ✓ Lower | $378,200⚠ High |
| Median Monthly Rent | $1,255 ✓ Lower | $1,840⚠ High |
| 📈 Income & Economy | ||
| Median Household Income | $64,430 | $81,812 ✓ Higher |
| Unemployment Rate | 6.5%⚠ High | 4.2%⚠ High ✓ Lower |
| Avg Commute Minutes each way | 22.3 min ✓ Shorter | 29.7 min⚠ High |
| Work From Home % | 7.0% ✓ Higher | 6.8% |
| 🔒 Safety | ||
| Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer · 60% violent / 40% property | 94 | — |
| Violent Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 65 | — |
| Property Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 137⚠ High | — |
| 🎓 Education | ||
| School Quality 100 = national avg · grad rate, staffing & attainment | B (101) ✓ Better | B- (91) |
| Student-Teacher Ratio Lower = smaller classes | 13.8:1 ✓ Smaller | 21.7:1 |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 27.7% | 30.8% ✓ Higher |
| High School or Higher | 92.8% ✓ Higher | 91.2% |
| School District Name only — no quality rating available | Hampton City Public Schools | BROWARD |
| 🌤 Weather | ||
| Avg High — January | 49.0°F | 76.7°F ✓ Warmer |
| Avg High — July | 87.3°F | 90.8°F ✓ Warmer |
| Annual Precipitation | 47.8" ✓ Drier | 67.0" |
| Annual Snowfall | 2.7" | 0.0" ✓ Less |
| 👥 Demographics | ||
| Population | 137,217 ✓ Larger | 135,158 |
| Median Age | 36.5 | 38.8 ✓ Older |
| Homeownership Rate | 55.6% | 69.4% ✓ Higher |
| Under 18 | 21.3% | 22.1% ✓ More |
| Over 65 | 15.9% ✓ More | 11.8% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Hampton's cost of living index is 97.4 vs Miramar's 111.8 (US average = 100).
Hampton is 14% less expensive overall.
Based on the 20 decided categories above, Hampton leads 11 of 20 categories. Hampton wins 11 and Miramar wins 9. 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 Miramar or relocating the other way, focus on the biggest gaps: housing ($219,800 vs $378,200 median home), income ($64,430 vs $81,812), safety, and schools — all covered in the full table above.
Hampton, VA and Miramar, FL are about 801 miles apart (straight-line distance). Driving distance will be longer depending on the route.