Head-to-Head · City Comparison
Hampton, VA
VS
West Jordan, UT
🏆 Hampton leads 13 of 23 categories
Hampton
Virginia
13
wins
Cost of Living Index
97.4 ✓ Cheaper
Median Household Income
$64,430
Violent Crime Index
65 ✓ Safer
Population
137,217 ✓ Larger
West Jordan
Utah
10
wins
Cost of Living Index
98.5
Median Household Income
$99,002 ✓ Higher
Violent Crime Index
77
Population
116,383
Pros & Cons
Auto-generated from official data — head-to-head differences and gaps vs the national average.
Hampton, VA
Pros
Homes cost $192k less ($219,800 vs $412,100)
16% less violent crime than West Jordan
Violent crime is well below the national average (247.6 vs 380/100k)
Rent averages $234/mo less ($1,255 vs $1,489)
Milder winters — January highs near 49°F vs 40°F
Cooler summers — July highs near 87°F vs 94°F
Cons
Median income trails West Jordan by $34,572/yr
Property crime (2882.0/100k) runs high vs the U.S. average
Higher unemployment (6.5% vs 4.2%)
West Jordan, UT
Pros
Households earn $34,572 more per year on average
Stronger job market — unemployment is 2.3 pts lower (4.2%)
Cons
Pricier housing — median home is $412,100
Higher rents — median is $1,489/mo
Snowy winters — about 56" of snow per year
Key Differences at a Glance
Hampton
Cost of Living
1% cheaper
COL index 97.4 vs 98.5 (100 = US avg)
Hampton
Violent Crime
16% lower
247.6 vs 294.2 per 100k
Hampton
Median Home Value
$192k less
$219,800 vs $412,100
West Jordan
Median Income
$34,572
$99,002 vs $64,430/yr
West Jordan
Unemployment
2.3 pp lower
4.2% vs 6.5% unemployment
West Jordan
Summer Heat
6.2°F warmer
July avg high 93.5°F vs 87.3°F
Full Data Comparison
| Metric | Hampton, VA | West Jordan, UT |
|---|---|---|
| 💰 Cost of Living | ||
| Cost of Living Index National avg = 100 · lower = cheaper | 97.4 ✓ Cheaper | 98.5 |
| Median Home Value | $219,800 ✓ Lower | $412,100⚠ High |
| Median Monthly Rent | $1,255 ✓ Lower | $1,489⚠ High |
| 📈 Income & Economy | ||
| Median Household Income | $64,430 | $99,002 ✓ Higher |
| Unemployment Rate | 6.5%⚠ High | 4.2%⚠ High ✓ Lower |
| Avg Commute Minutes each way | 22.3 min ✓ Shorter | 24.6 min |
| Work From Home % | 7.0% | 15.0% ✓ Higher |
| 🔒 Safety | ||
| Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer · 60% violent / 40% property | 94 | 72 ✓ Safer |
| Violent Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 65 ✓ Safer | 77 |
| Property Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 137⚠ High | 65 ✓ Safer |
| 🎓 Education | ||
| School Quality 100 = national avg · grad rate, staffing & attainment | B (101) ✓ Better | C+ (89) |
| Student-Teacher Ratio Lower = smaller classes | 13.8:1 ✓ Smaller | 21.7:1 |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 27.7% | 27.8% ✓ Higher |
| High School or Higher | 92.8% ✓ Higher | 91.8% |
| School District Name only — no quality rating available | Hampton City Public Schools | Jordan District |
| 🌤 Weather | ||
| Avg High — January | 49.0°F ✓ Warmer | 40.0°F |
| Avg High — July | 87.3°F | 93.5°F ✓ Warmer |
| Annual Precipitation | 47.8" | 20.2" ✓ Drier |
| Annual Snowfall | 2.7" ✓ Less | 55.8" |
| 👥 Demographics | ||
| Population | 137,217 ✓ Larger | 116,383 |
| Median Age | 36.5 ✓ Older | 32.6 |
| Homeownership Rate | 55.6% | 77.4% ✓ Higher |
| Under 18 | 21.3% | 28.7% ✓ More |
| Over 65 | 15.9% ✓ More | 8.8% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Hampton's cost of living index is 97.4 vs West Jordan's 98.5 (US average = 100).
Hampton is 1% less expensive overall.
Based on the 23 decided categories above, Hampton leads 13 of 23 categories. Hampton wins 13 and West Jordan wins 10. 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 West Jordan or relocating the other way, focus on the biggest gaps: housing ($219,800 vs $412,100 median home), income ($64,430 vs $99,002), safety, and schools — all covered in the full table above.
Hampton, VA and West Jordan, UT are about 1,924 miles apart (straight-line distance). Driving distance will be longer depending on the route.