Salary Comparison
Grinding: Hampton vs Washington
Side-by-side salary, take-home pay, cost of living, and lifestyle score.
Hampton, VA
$44,726/yr
Washington, DC
$52,995/yr
Our recommendation: Hampton, VA
Hampton offers $635 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite a lower gross salary.
Full Breakdown
Hampton
Washington
Diff (A−B)
Annual Gross Salary
$44,726
$52,995
$8,269
A vs B
Monthly Take-Home
After estimated federal + state taxes
$2,721
$3,224
$503
A vs B
Cost of Living Index
Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100
90
132
-42 pts
A vs B
Monthly Living Costs
Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare
$2,417
$3,555
$1,138
A vs B
Monthly Rent
$1,350
$2,180
$830
A vs B
Monthly Disposable
$304
$-331
+$635
A vs B
Purchasing Power Score
Take-home ÷ living costs. Higher is better
1.13×
0.91×
+0.22×
A vs B
Lifestyle Score
4/10 (Tight)
3/10 (Tight)
+1
A vs B
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Washington — Full Details
Salary estimates based on BLS metro data. Cost of living from regional price indices. All figures are estimates; verify with employers before making decisions.