Head-to-Head · City Comparison
Hampton, VA
VS
New Haven, CT
🏆 Hampton leads 16 of 23 categories
Hampton
Virginia
16
wins
Cost of Living Index
97.4 ✓ Cheaper
Median Household Income
$64,430 ✓ Higher
Violent Crime Index
65 ✓ Safer
Population
137,217 ✓ Larger
New Haven
Connecticut
7
wins
Cost of Living Index
98.6
Median Household Income
$54,305
Violent Crime Index
141⚠ High
Population
135,736
Pros & Cons
Auto-generated from official data — head-to-head differences and gaps vs the national average.
Hampton, VA
Pros
54% less violent crime than New Haven
Violent crime is well below the national average (247.6 vs 380/100k)
Households earn $10,125 more per year on average
Stronger job market — unemployment is 1.3 pts lower (6.5%)
Rent averages $147/mo less ($1,255 vs $1,402)
Milder winters — January highs near 49°F vs 38°F
Cons
Property crime (2882.0/100k) runs high vs the U.S. average
New Haven, CT
Pros
More college-educated — 38.5% hold a bachelor's or higher
Cooler summers — July highs near 82°F vs 87°F
Smaller class sizes — 12.0:1 student-teacher ratio
Cons
Violent crime (534.8/100k) is above the U.S. average of 380
Median income trails Hampton by $10,125/yr
Property crime (3587.1/100k) runs high vs the U.S. average
Higher rents — median is $1,402/mo
Key Differences at a Glance
Hampton
Cost of Living
1% cheaper
COL index 97.4 vs 98.6 (100 = US avg)
Hampton
Median Income
$10,125
$64,430 vs $54,305/yr
Hampton
Violent Crime
54% lower
247.6 vs 534.8 per 100k
Hampton
Median Home Value
$17k less
$219,800 vs $236,500
Hampton
Unemployment
1.3 pp lower
6.5% vs 7.8% unemployment
Hampton
Summer Heat
5.2°F warmer
July avg high 87.3°F vs 82.1°F
Full Data Comparison
| Metric | Hampton, VA | New Haven, CT |
|---|---|---|
| 💰 Cost of Living | ||
| Cost of Living Index National avg = 100 · lower = cheaper | 97.4 ✓ Cheaper | 98.6 |
| Median Home Value | $219,800 ✓ Lower | $236,500 |
| Median Monthly Rent | $1,255 ✓ Lower | $1,402⚠ High |
| 📈 Income & Economy | ||
| Median Household Income | $64,430 ✓ Higher | $54,305 |
| Unemployment Rate | 6.5%⚠ High ✓ Lower | 7.8%⚠ High |
| Avg Commute Minutes each way | 22.3 min | 21.7 min ✓ Shorter |
| Work From Home % | 7.0% | 11.6% ✓ Higher |
| 🔒 Safety | ||
| Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer · 60% violent / 40% property | 94 ✓ Safer | 153⚠ High |
| Violent Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 65 ✓ Safer | 141⚠ High |
| Property Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 137⚠ High ✓ Safer | 171⚠ High |
| 🎓 Education | ||
| School Quality 100 = national avg · grad rate, staffing & attainment | B (101) | B+ (107) ✓ Better |
| Student-Teacher Ratio Lower = smaller classes | 13.8:1 | 12.0:1 ✓ Smaller |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 27.7% | 38.5% ✓ Higher |
| High School or Higher | 92.8% ✓ Higher | 85.7% |
| School District Name only — no quality rating available | Hampton City Public Schools | New Haven School District |
| 🌤 Weather | ||
| Avg High — January | 49.0°F ✓ Warmer | 38.1°F |
| Avg High — July | 87.3°F ✓ Warmer | 82.1°F |
| Annual Precipitation | 47.8" | 41.8" ✓ Drier |
| Annual Snowfall | 2.7" ✓ Less | 33.6" |
| 👥 Demographics | ||
| Population | 137,217 ✓ Larger | 135,736 |
| Median Age | 36.5 ✓ Older | 31.0 |
| Homeownership Rate | 55.6% ✓ Higher | 28.6% |
| Under 18 | 21.3% | 22.0% ✓ More |
| Over 65 | 15.9% ✓ More | 10.8% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Hampton's cost of living index is 97.4 vs New Haven's 98.6 (US average = 100).
Hampton is 1% less expensive overall.
Based on the 23 decided categories above, Hampton leads 16 of 23 categories. Hampton wins 16 and New Haven wins 7. 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 New Haven or relocating the other way, focus on the biggest gaps: housing ($219,800 vs $236,500 median home), income ($64,430 vs $54,305), safety, and schools — all covered in the full table above.
Hampton, VA and New Haven, CT are about 345 miles apart (straight-line distance). Driving distance will be longer depending on the route.