Jamestown, CO vs Kiowa, CO

Kiowa is moderately more affordable than Jamestown, with a 12.7% lower cost of living index. Jamestown scores 111 compared to 98 for Kiowa, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Jamestown can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Jamestown is $1,208/month compared to $1,104/month in Kiowa — a 9% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Kiowa is more affordable at $337,500 median vs $472,900.

Median household income in Jamestown is $175,125 compared to $62,917 in Kiowa (+178.3%). While 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 Jamestown spend roughly 8.3% of their income on rent, less than the 21.1% in Kiowa.