Head-to-Head · City Comparison
Hampton, VA
VS
South Fulton, GA
🏆 Hampton leads 12 of 23 categories
Hampton
Virginia
12
wins
Cost of Living Index
97.4 ✓ Cheaper
Median Household Income
$64,430
Violent Crime Index
65 ✓ Safer
Population
137,217 ✓ Larger
South Fulton
Georgia
11
wins
Cost of Living Index
100.9⚠ High
Median Household Income
$77,488 ✓ Higher
Violent Crime Index
124⚠ High
Population
107,865
Pros & Cons
Auto-generated from official data — head-to-head differences and gaps vs the national average.
Hampton, VA
Pros
47% less violent crime than South Fulton
Violent crime is well below the national average (247.6 vs 380/100k)
Commutes run 10 min shorter each way
Stronger job market — unemployment is 1.3 pts lower (6.5%)
Rent averages $206/mo less ($1,255 vs $1,461)
Homes cost $22k less ($219,800 vs $242,200)
Cons
Median income trails South Fulton by $13,058/yr
Property crime (2882.0/100k) runs high vs the U.S. average
South Fulton, GA
Pros
Households earn $13,058 more per year on average
More college-educated — 39.1% hold a bachelor's or higher
Milder winters — January highs near 54°F vs 49°F
Cons
Violent crime (470.5/100k) is above the U.S. average of 380
Higher rents — median is $1,461/mo
Higher unemployment (7.8% vs 6.5%)
Longer commutes — 32.5 min average each way
Key Differences at a Glance
Hampton
Cost of Living
4% cheaper
COL index 97.4 vs 100.9 (100 = US avg)
Hampton
Violent Crime
47% lower
247.6 vs 470.5 per 100k
Hampton
Median Home Value
$22k less
$219,800 vs $242,200
Hampton
Unemployment
1.3 pp lower
6.5% vs 7.8% unemployment
South Fulton
Median Income
$13,058
$77,488 vs $64,430/yr
Full Data Comparison
| Metric | Hampton, VA | South Fulton, GA |
|---|---|---|
| 💰 Cost of Living | ||
| Cost of Living Index National avg = 100 · lower = cheaper | 97.4 ✓ Cheaper | 100.9⚠ High |
| Median Home Value | $219,800 ✓ Lower | $242,200 |
| Median Monthly Rent | $1,255 ✓ Lower | $1,461⚠ High |
| 📈 Income & Economy | ||
| Median Household Income | $64,430 | $77,488 ✓ Higher |
| Unemployment Rate | 6.5%⚠ High ✓ Lower | 7.8%⚠ High |
| Avg Commute Minutes each way | 22.3 min ✓ Shorter | 32.5 min⚠ High |
| Work From Home % | 7.0% | 12.5% ✓ Higher |
| 🔒 Safety | ||
| Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer · 60% violent / 40% property | 94 ✓ Safer | 111⚠ High |
| Violent Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 65 ✓ Safer | 124⚠ High |
| Property Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 137⚠ High | 91 ✓ Safer |
| 🎓 Education | ||
| School Quality 100 = national avg · grad rate, staffing & attainment | B (101) ✓ Better | C+ (86) |
| Student-Teacher Ratio Lower = smaller classes | 13.8:1 ✓ Smaller | 18.0:1 |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 27.7% | 39.1% ✓ Higher |
| High School or Higher | 92.8% | 93.1% ✓ Higher |
| School District Name only — no quality rating available | Hampton City Public Schools | State Specialty Schools I- Georgia Cyber Academy |
| 🌤 Weather | ||
| Avg High — January | 49.0°F | 54.0°F ✓ Warmer |
| Avg High — July | 87.3°F | 90.1°F ✓ Warmer |
| Annual Precipitation | 47.8" ✓ Drier | 54.2" |
| Annual Snowfall | 2.7" | 2.2" ✓ Less |
| 👥 Demographics | ||
| Population | 137,217 ✓ Larger | 107,865 |
| Median Age | 36.5 | 37.1 ✓ Older |
| Homeownership Rate | 55.6% | 69.2% ✓ Higher |
| Under 18 | 21.3% | 24.1% ✓ More |
| Over 65 | 15.9% ✓ More | 11.4% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Hampton's cost of living index is 97.4 vs South Fulton's 100.9 (US average = 100).
Hampton is 4% less expensive overall.
Based on the 23 decided categories above, Hampton leads 12 of 23 categories. Hampton wins 12 and South Fulton 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 Hampton to South Fulton or relocating the other way, focus on the biggest gaps: housing ($219,800 vs $242,200 median home), income ($64,430 vs $77,488), safety, and schools — all covered in the full table above.
Hampton, VA and South Fulton, GA are about 523 miles apart (straight-line distance). Driving distance will be longer depending on the route.