Brentwood, MO vs Old Jamestown, MO

Brentwood is moderately more affordable than Old Jamestown, with a 5.9% lower cost of living index. Brentwood scores 98 compared to 104 for Old Jamestown, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Old Jamestown can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Brentwood is $1,380/month compared to $1,706/month in Old Jamestown — a 19% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Brentwood has cheaper rent, Old Jamestown actually has lower median home values ($230,100 vs $276,100).

Median household income in Brentwood is $86,641 compared to $107,250 in Old Jamestown (-19.2%). While Old Jamestown is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Brentwood spend roughly 19.1% of their income on rent, less than the 19.1% in Old Jamestown.