Chesterfield, MO vs Old Jamestown, MO

Old Jamestown is moderately more affordable than Chesterfield, with a 13.5% lower cost of living index. Chesterfield scores 118 compared to 104 for Old Jamestown, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Chesterfield can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Chesterfield is $1,553/month compared to $1,706/month in Old Jamestown — a 9% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Chesterfield has cheaper rent, Old Jamestown actually has lower median home values ($230,100 vs $458,000).

Median household income in Chesterfield is $133,380 compared to $107,250 in Old Jamestown (+24.4%). While Chesterfield is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Chesterfield spend roughly 14% of their income on rent, less than the 19.1% in Old Jamestown.