Cost of Living in Hampton

Hampton's cost of living runs above the national median on housing, though its property tax rate runs comparatively favorable relative to the rest of New Hampshire.

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Above-national housing costs

Cited home-value figures ran $488,400-$649,900, all above the ~$408,776 national comparison figure, with beach-area properties commanding a real, disclosed premium over inland neighborhoods.

A comparatively favorable property tax rate

Hampton's effective property tax rate ran approximately 1.23%, below the cited NH state median (1.82%) though modestly above the national median (1.02%).

New Hampshire's no-income-tax, no-sales-tax structure

New Hampshire has no broad-based income tax and no general sales tax -- see this project's New Hampshire state record for the full, precise mechanics.

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Last reviewed: 2026-08-28. Independent research; not financial, tax, or legal advice -- confirm current figures with a local professional before making a decision.