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Cost of living in Hampton city, VA

Part of the Virginia Beach Metro Area

Estimated monthly cost
$3,583/mo
for a single person, all categories combined

Population 137,334 · Last updated May 21, 2026

Cost breakdown

Single person, by category, per month.

Rent $1,483 41%
Federal tax $511 14%
Healthcare $480 13%
Groceries $355 10%
Transport $320 9%
Energy $202 6%
State tax $177 5%
Water $55 2%

Rent in Hampton city

Fair Market Rents by bedroom count.

Studio
$1,475
per month
1 bedroom
$1,483
per month
2 bedroom
$1,696
per month
3 bedroom
$2,361
per month
4 bedroom
$2,809
per month

Source: HUD FMR FY2025

Income and earnings in Hampton city

Annual earnings figures from the Census ACS.

Household income
$67,758
per year
Individual earnings
$41,320
per year
Per capita
$36,787
per year

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year.

Home values in Hampton city

Average values reported by homeowners.

Average home value
$234,100
Annual property tax
$2,259

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year

Energy costs in Hampton city

Estimated monthly electricity and gas costs.

Electricity
$153
per month · 14.6¢/kWh
Natural gas
$49
per month
Annual total
$2,424
per year

Source: EIA

Healthcare in Hampton city

Insurance premiums and coverage rates.

Individual premium
$480
per month
Family premium
$1,350
per month
Uninsured rate
6.9%

Source: ACS + national avg. Marketplace benchmark premiums are second-lowest Silver plan estimates and do not reflect employer plans, subsidies, or out-of-pocket costs. This is not healthcare advice.

Taxes in Hampton city

State and local tax rates for Virginia.

State income tax
5.8%
Top marginal rate
State sales tax
5.3%
Combined sales tax
5.8%
incl. average local

Tax rates change. Consult a qualified tax professional for advice on your specific situation. This is not tax advice.

Transportation in Hampton city

Commute patterns and estimated costs.

Average commute
22.4 min
Drive alone
77.8%
Public transit
1.5%
Work from home
8.2%

Source: ACS

Monthly cost estimates for Hampton city

What it costs to live in Hampton city each month.

Single person
$3,583
per month
  • Rent $1,483
  • Energy $202
  • Water $55
  • Groceries $355
  • Transport $320
  • Healthcare $480
  • Federal tax $511
  • State tax $177
Couple
$4,957
per month
  • Rent $1,696
  • Energy $242
  • Water $65
  • Groceries $588
  • Transport $420
  • Healthcare $864
  • Federal tax $779
  • State tax $303
Family
$7,784
per month
  • Rent $2,361
  • Energy $303
  • Water $75
  • Groceries $893
  • Transport $520
  • Healthcare $1,350
  • Childcare $1,200
  • Federal tax $779
  • State tax $303

Frequently asked questions about Hampton city

Common questions about cost of living, rent and salary.

What is the average rent in Hampton city?

In Hampton city, VA, a one-bedroom apartment averages $1,483 per month, a two-bedroom averages $1,696 per month, a three-bedroom averages $2,361 per month, according to HUD Fair Market Rent data.

What is the average salary in Hampton city?

In Hampton city, VA, the average household income is $67,758 per year and individual earnings for full-time workers average $41,320 per year, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

What is the cost of living in Hampton city?

The estimated cost of living in Hampton city, VA is approximately $3,583 per month for a single person, $4,957 for a couple, $7,784 for a family. This includes rent, utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, and taxes.

What is the sales tax rate in Hampton city?

The combined sales tax rate in Hampton city, VA is 5.75%, which includes the Virginia state rate of 5.30% plus an average local rate of 0.45%.

Is Hampton city an affordable place to live?

Based on the data, a single person in Hampton city, VA would need approximately $3,583 per month to cover rent, utilities, food, transport, healthcare, and taxes. The average household income is $67,758 per year ($5,647 per month). Hampton city has a moderate cost of living relative to local earnings.

How much does healthcare cost in Hampton city?

The ACA marketplace benchmark premium in Hampton city, VA is approximately $480 per month for an individual. Approximately 6.9% of residents are uninsured. Actual costs vary based on employer coverage, plan type, and individual circumstances.

What are house prices in Hampton city?

The average home value in Hampton city, VA is $234,100, with average annual property taxes of $2,259, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

How does Hampton city compare to other areas?

You can compare Hampton city, VA with any other US county using our comparison tool at /compare. Hampton city is in the Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC metro area.

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About this data

All figures on this page come from official U.S. government sources, listed below.

  • HUD FMR FY2025
  • ACS 2019-2023 5-Year
  • EIA
  • ACS + national avg
  • ACS
  • USDA + BEA RPP
Methodology All data sources